News Quiz for July 8, 2023

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Per a new report, Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman was last year’s highest paid CEO, at $253 million. Who was second?

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R-star models differ. The question is, what are they?

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María Corina Machado, a conservative, was barred from running in presidential elections expected next year—in which country?

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Who agreed to acquire bankrupt Bang Energy for $362 million?

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A mysterious white powder was found in the White House. What was it?

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Invasive sea lampreys have bounced back in the Great Lakes. What’s their native body of water?

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A Chinese refining breakthrough has opened up the world’s largest source of nickel deposits for use in EV batteries. Which country is that source?

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Facebook parent Meta Platforms launched Threads. What is it?

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