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Across 1. Which nighttime rare astronomical event created a stellar site for millions worldwide. It was a rare combination of a supermoon and a blue moon. 7. Last week, an average gold bar – which weights 400 troy ounces – is now with ___ million dollars. The price of gold has risen as central banks and investors see the precious metal as a long-term, reliable store of value. 8. The world’s oldest living land animal, a Seychelles giant tortoise named ______, has just celebrated his estimated 191th birthday. 10. On June 17, the U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, announced that he would push for a warning label on what? 12. After 41 seasons, this famous host of Wheel of Fortune called it quits and finally retired. 13. Taylor Swift’s tour was canceled in his city and country due to a ISIS planned terrorist plot. Three teenagers were arrested. That didn’t stop her fans from gatherings in the streets and singing her concert set. 15. This is the last name of Kamala Harris Vice Presidential pick for the Whitehouse. 17. Name of the current president - democrat party - who historically dropped out of the 2024 President Race. 18. At the Summer Olympic games, this ‘sport’ was had a debut and many memes of Raygun from Austrialia became a social media craze. The Olympic committee just recently announced that this sport will not be coming back in 2028. 19. This Palestinian militant group staged a surprise attach on Israel -- waging war still today. The conflict is responsible for over 40,000 lives since July 2024 – which includes attacks on hospitals and schools. 21. The governor of this state declared a state of emergency on Monday after historic flooded left at least two dead and prompted hundreds of evaculations. 23. This UofM Football QB will not be playing this season for the Minnesota Vikings due to a knee injury in the preseason. He will undergo meniscus surgery. 26. The beloved Caesar salad turned 100 this summer. Which kind of fish is one of its main ingredients? 28. On June 19, Louisiana’s governor signed a law requiring classrooms in the state to display what? 31. Miki Sudo broke the women's record at Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest. How many hot dogs with buns did she eat? 34. What famous rapper was the ‘mascot’ for the US Olympic athletes? 35. A prisoner swap on Aug. 1 among seven countries freed Evan Gershkovich and two other Americans held in Russia, along with several jailed Russian dissidents, in a deal whose size and complexity has no parallel in the post-Soviet era. Mr. Gershkovich’s worked as a journalist reporter for what big newspaper journal? 36. Which company is set to attempt the first spacewalk carried out by private citizens? It’s Polaris Dawn Mission will carry four people with no prior spaceflight experience on a risky journey into the radiation belt. 37. Where was the 2024 Summer Olympics held?

Down 1. The Detroit Lions finished 2-1 in the preseason beating this team 24-17 in their final preseason game. 2. This NBA team defeated Dallas Mavericks in 5 games to win the NBA National Championship. 3. The summer Olympics ended on August 11 – The US and what other tied for the most Gold Medals? 4. What was initially an 8-day-mission has now turned into 8 weeks as two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Pilot Suni Williams, are stuck here – as 5 of the space craft’s thrusters began misfiring and sprang 5 leaks. NASA is currently trying to troubleshoot the spacecraft and determine if it’s safe enough to bring the astronauts home. 5. is the social media platform that was first named "Picaboo" before rebranding to its current name in 2011. 6. With the help of “urban surfers”, this country has become one of the best recycling nations on the planet. 9. A group backed by Blackrock and Citadel is planning to launch a new stock exchange—where? 11. A global exam taken by 15-year-olds showed students from around the world had a drop in which subject? United States ranged 28th out of 35 countries who participated in the examination. 14. “Inside Out 2” delivers a fresh crop of emotions for Riley, the Pixar film’s 13-year-old protagonist. What emotion, pictured center above, steals the show in the hit sequel? 16. This Olympic gymnast was forced to give back her bronze medal when the judges claimed her coaches were 4 seconds late when they asked for an appeal of score during the individual floor competition. 20. What city in the US will the 2028 Summer Olympics be held? 22. Venezuelans voted overwhelmingly on a referendum to approve the takeover of an oil-rich region in which neighboring country? 24. President Trump announced that this senator from Ohio would be named his running mate for the 2024 Presidential Election. He wrote a memoir, turned into a movie, “Hillbilly Elegy” – a story that documents his life overcoming poverty and abuse. 25. Name of Republican Party Nominee, and former President, that an unsuccessful attempted assassination took place during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. 27. Jennifer Lopez and this celebrity finally called it quits last week after rumors of their separation. This is the second time the couple have called it quits. 29. This city in Illinois was the host city for the Democratic National Convention held just last week. 30. Italian authorities launched a search for missing people after a superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily this week. Why did the boat capsize? 32. According to the FBI, which country is behind hacking attempts targeting the Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns? 33. Disney announced that a sequel to this Tropical Princess movie will be released in November. Duane the Rock Johnson, voice of Maui, also plans to make a return in the movie.