Current Events - September 2026
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15 questions · Published October 13, 2026
Trivia questions (5 of 15)
- Multiple Choice
1. Which of these opening acts departed Ed Sheeran's stadium tour in September over remarks on the Israel-Palestine conflict?
Rapper Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's U.S. Loop Tour in September 2026 after making pro-Palestinian statements and performing his protest song "Hind's Hall" during two concerts at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium.
- Multiple Choice
2. What defunct toy retailer announced it will open 120 new stores just in time for the coming holiday season?
Toys R’ Us plans to open 120 new standalone U.S. stores by the 2026 holiday season, bringing its total to 160. The locations will include interactive features such as cafés, candy shops, and content creator studios.
- Multiple Choice
3. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, the President of _________, held a Washington, D.C. summit and state dinner in late September 2026.
Xi Jinping, the President of the People's Republic of China, made a state visit to the United States on September 24 and 25, with a White House meeting and a state dinner.
The trip had a notable side effect: Xi skipped the UN General Assembly in New York that same week, sending Vice President Han Zheng instead.
- Multiple Choice
4. At its September 9 keynote, Apple finally unveiled its first foldable phone, called the ____________.
The iPhone Duo, a book-style foldable with a 5.4-inch outer screen and a 7.6-inch inner display.
It was John Ternus's first keynote as Apple's new chief executive, eight days into the job. Apple titled the event "Surprise and Shine" and also showed the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, and AirPods 5.
- Multiple Choice
5. Which TV series won Outstanding Drama Series at the September 2026 Emmy Awards?
"The Pitt" (2025) took the top drama prize for HBO Max, and its star Noah Wyle won Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
"The Pitt" led all shows with 25 total nominations. The night's biggest winner by trophy count was the Apple TV comedy "Widow's Bay", which took 14.
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