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What is a haboob and which U.S. city did it engulf this week? Find out in the quiz

NPR | By Holly J. Morris

Published August 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM CDT

From left: Taylor Swift, some Kelce, a demon hunter.

This week, Taylor Swift debuted her engagement ring and the parasite world brought us something gross to worry about. The White House has been busy, weighing in on restaurant branding, broadcast licenses and modern art.

If you're up on all those things, you'll get at least five questions correct this week!

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