1 of 11The Times reported this week that President Trump was covertly removed from Air Force One during a recent trip to Turkey, after officials learned of a threat against him from Iran. How did Trump get off the plane?2 of 11David Crowley, a moderate Democrat, defeated Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, in a primary race to become Wisconsin’s next what? 3 of 11Which longtime N.F.L. sideline reporter won the Republican Senate primary in Minnesota this week?4 of 11A destructive magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit which South American country this week?5 of 11Trump signed an executive order that recommends immunizing children against 11 diseases. The C.D.C. currently recommends that children be immunized against how many diseases?AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENT6 of 11Nigel Farage, the British far-right politician, competed in a special election this week to keep his seat in Parliament. His chief rival in the race was the novelty candidate pictured above. What is the candidate’s name? 7 of 11Europe on Wednesday witnessed its first total solar eclipse in decades. Which of these countries was in the path of totality?8 of 11For 30 minutes this week, Taiwan cut off millions of its residents from mobile internet service. Why?9 of 11Trump traveled to Ohio this week to watch a new youth sports competition, created as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration. It featured two athletes, a boy and a girl, from each state. What was the competition called?AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENT10 of 11Which professional sports team was sold to Bob Iger, the former Disney chief executive, and Joshua Kushner, an investor and the brother of Jared Kushner?11 of 11“Harry Potter” fans lobbied to block a large electrical cable from being installed at a beach in Wales because it is the site of which (fictional) event from the penultimate movie? Correction: An earlier version of this quiz misspelled the first name of a former N.F.L. sideline reporter. She is Suzy Kolber, not Suzie.AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTTom Wright-Piersanti, Daniel Ajootian and the staff of the Morning newsletter compiled this week’s quiz.Related Content
The New York Times News Quiz, August 14, 2026
1 of 11The Times reported this week that President Trump was covertly removed from Air Force One during a recent trip to Turkey, after officials learned of a threat against him from Iran. How did Trump get off the plane?2 of 11David Crowley, a moderate Democrat, defeated Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, in a primary race to become Wisconsin’s next what? 3 of 11Which longtime N.F.L. sideline reporter won the Republican Senate primary in Minnesota this week?4 of 11A destructive magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit which South American country this week?5 of 11Trump signed an executive order that recommends immunizing children against 11 diseases. The C.D.C. currently recommends that children be immunized against how many diseases?AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENT6 of 11Nigel Farage, the British far-right politician, competed in a special election this week to keep his seat in Parliament. His chief rival in the race was the novelty candidate pictured above. What is the candidate’s name? 7 of 11Europe on Wednesday witnessed its first total solar eclipse in decades. Which of these countries was in the path of totality?8 of 11For 30 minutes this week, Taiwan cut off millions of its residents from mobile internet service. Why?9 of 11Trump traveled to Ohio this week to watch a new youth sports competition, created as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration. It featured two athletes, a boy and a girl, from each state. What was the competition called?AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENT10 of 11Which professional sports team was sold to Bob Iger, the former Disney chief executive, and Joshua Kushner, an investor and the brother of Jared Kushner?11 of 11“Harry Potter” fans lobbied to block a large electrical cable from being installed at a beach in Wales because it is the site of which (fictional) event from the penultimate movie? Correction: An earlier version of this quiz misspelled the first name of a former N.F.L. sideline reporter. She is Suzy Kolber, not Suzie.AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTTom Wright-Piersanti, Daniel Ajootian and the staff of the Morning newsletter compiled this week’s quiz.Related Content
