Media Quiz #1

 

International

   1. Helicopters rescue Nepal flood survivors, with more than 1,400 still missing - According to officials, Nepal and Tibet are facing catastrophic flooding resulting in hundreds of deaths and widespread destruction. Emergency workers and helicopters searched the Himalayan valleys on Thursday in a desperate search for survivors and the more than 1,400 people that are still missing. (Nepal Flash Floods Live Updates: Hundreds Dead and More Than 1,000 Missing - The New York Times)

   2. Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack - Germany has said Russia was responsible for last month's drone attack at Leipzig airport. A drone carrying an explosive was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport in eastern Germany, close to Ukrainian cargo planes, on August 4th. As the German investigators raced to identify the perpetrators, the tabloid Bild reported that authorities had found DNA traces at the scene that matched a sample from a firebomb that exploded at Leipzig airport in July 2024. (Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack)

Weird News

    3. Capybaras keep their chill while crashing Brazilian legislature - A Brazilian state legislature found its voting sessions invaded by a group of capybaras. These rodents strolled through the front door of the local legislative building in Cuiaba, in the central Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, and surprised lawmakers who were preparing for a vote last week. The capybaras tend to show up quite often, so they have gotten used to seeing them. (Brazilian capybaras enter chambers of local legislature | AP News) 

    4.Woman attacked by otter while swimming says 'it felt like a human' - A swimmer is recovering after being attacked in Lake Tahoe by an otter. The otter pulled her under the water and she said it felt like it was a human pulling her down. The attack left her with 38 stitches. She said that she swims here quite frequently and has never had an encounter like this. (Woman attacked by otter while swimming says 'it felt like a human' - ABC News)

State

    5. Buc-ee's opens in first Arkansas stone in Benton, drawing crowds from across the country - The first Buc-ees in Arkansas opened at 6 a.m. on August 17th bringing in crowds from all across the country. Hundreds of customers came flowing into the store to buy beaver nuggets, beef jerky, brisket sandwiches, and Buc-ee's themed merchandise. (Buc-ee’s opens first Arkansas store in Benton, drawing crowds from across the country | News | bentoncourier.com)

    6. Former Tim's Tavern owner found dead in Benton; no foul play suspected - Tim Steppach, the former owner of Benton restaurant Tim's Taven who was accused of sexually assaulting his teenage employees, was found dead on Wednesday in a home near Benton Police Department. (Former Tim's Tavern owner found dead in Benton; no foul play suspected)

Sports

    7. No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka shrugs off her recent struggles as she seeks a third straight US Open title - The top-ranked women's player hasn't even gotten past the fourth round of her last few tournaments, and she hardly looks ready to become the first player to win three straight U.S. Open titles since Serena Williams from 2012-2014. (Aryna Sabalenka shrugs off struggles as she seeks 3rd straight US Open title | AP News)

    8. Trail Blazers' Sharpe out at least 6 months after knee surgery - Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe will be sidelined for at least six months after surgery to repair a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee, the team announced Thursday. Sharpe was injured last week during a workout and had surgery Monday in Los Angeles. (Trail Blazers' Sharpe out at least 6 months after knee surgery | AP News)

Trending on Social Media

    9. Kids are so obsessed with squishy $5 NeeDoh toys that they're being resold on eBay for $500 - NeeDoh is a line of squishy, brightly colored toys made by Schylling, a toy company based out of Massachusetts, and they've gone so viral that parents are having trouble finding them. (What are NeeDohs? $5 toy being resold for $500 on eBay)

    10. Testimony ends in Lindsay Clancy trial and closings set for Thursday - The prosecution in Lindsay Clancy's triple-murder trial rested its rebuttal case and testimony is now over as the case moved towards its final stages. closing arguments, jury instructions and deliberations are expected Thursday. Each side will have up to an hour for closings. (Lindsay Clancy trial testimony ends, closing arguments set for Thursday | CNN)

National

    11. Grand Canyon search continues for 15 missing after flash flood destruction - Federal and state authorities on Monday were still searching for at least 15 missing hikers and backpackers after a devastating flash flood pummeled through the lower edge of the Grand Canyon over the weekend, killing at least one person. (Grand Canyon search continues for 15 missing after flash flood destruction, 1 death)

    12. Investigators scour scene of Minneapolis shooting that left 3 dead, including suspect - Investigators on Thursday were scouring the scene of the downtown Minneapolis shooting that left three people dead, including the suspect, and five others injured. Dozens of law enforcement officers were at the apartment building where the shooting occurred. (Investigations begin at Minneapolis shooting scene where 3 people were killed | AP News)

Pop culture

    13. Tennessee Volunteers to honor late Dolly Parton with a helmet sticker this season - The Tennessee Volunteers will be honoring Dolly Parton with a helmet sticker this season, coach Josh Heupel announced on Monday. Parton, a Tennessee native, died on Tuesday, August 25 after a brief battle with cancer. She grew up in Sevierville, roughly 30 miles east of Knoxville, where the University of Tennessee is located. (Tennessee Volunteers to honor late Dolly Parton with a helmet sticker | AP News)

Local News

    14. Columbia County still under a burn ban - Columbia County officials reminded the public during the weekend that a ban against outdoor burning remains in effect. The area had some light rain showers last week, but it wasn't enough to lift the ban. (Columbia County still under a burn ban | Local News | magnoliareporter.com)

    15. SAU experiencing e-mail problems - Southern Arkansas University said on Monday, August 31, 2026, that it is aware of the ongoing, intermittent issues accessing Microsoft applications, especially Outlook and OneDrive. Microsoft engineers are currently working on the issue. (SAU experiencing e-mail problems | Southern Arkansas University | magnoliareporter.com)