Media Quiz 2

1. Fordyce Authorities Call Local Deaths a Murder-Suicide

On September 15, Fordyce authorities responded to a call about two unresponsive people within a house in the area. The couple of Holly and David Parham were pronounced dead at the scene. After an investigation by the Arkansas State Police, the deaths were ruled as a murder-suicide. (Magnolia Reporter)

2. The Clinton Presidential Museum Closes Due to Government Shutdown

Amid the federal government shutting down, the Clinton Museum is enacting a plan to close until the government moves forward. All parts of the museum, including its gift shop, restaurant, and exhibits will remain closed. Other Clinton programs will still function as normal, and information can be found online to answer any questions. (ABC7)

3. Skydiving Instructor Dead After Tandem Jump Goes Wrong

Justin Fuller, a Nashville skydiving instructor was found dead after an accident during a tandem jump was performed. The 34-year-old's body was found in a clearing. Investigators did not find any kind of malfunction with his parachute gear. The student was rescued from a tree by Nashville Fire Professionals and did not sustain any life-threatening injuries. (FOX News)

4. Unexpected Blizzard Strands Hundreds of Hikers

With the recent national holiday in China, many locals and tourists traveled to the Tibet area to hike to the base camp of Mount Everest. With hundreds of people booking spots on hiking tours months in advance, the unexpected blizzard trapped at least 350 hikers on the mountain. Locals have worked to ensure that everyone is safe, but certain hikers are still unaccounted for. (ABC News)

5. The Government Shutdown Continues With No Negotiations

The government shutdown, which was spurred by the Congress debates about newly introduced bills, is still continuing. The Republicans are claiming that the other party's stance on healthcare is unreasonable. Neither the Republican party nor Democratic party are negotiating currently. (ABC News)

6. Unique Housing System in Utah Aims to Rehabilitate Homeless Individuals in a New Way

A small selection of cottages and group living centers has been constructed near Salt Lake City, Utah in an attempt to better rehabilitate and house homeless individuals. The Other Side Village is run by individuals who have had a history of either addiction or homelessness in the past. This unique system aims to help individuals remain housed and pursue work as they recover. (NPR)

7. French Prime Minister Resigns From Office

After facing lots of scrutiny, Sébastien Lecornu, the former French Minister of Defense, has resigned from the position of Prime Minister. This resignation occurred less than a month from his first day in office. After having four prime ministers in the past year, France's government is working quickly to decide how to elect a new prime minister. (NPR)

8. "Monk" Star to Host New Docuseries

Tony Shalhoub, most popular for his roles in "Monk" and "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" is set to host a CNN docuseries titled "Breaking Bread". The series will follow the actor as he travels across the world, featuring bread as a key point in exploring unique cultures and foods. The series premiers on Sunday October 5 at 9 pm EST. (CNN)

9. Taylor Swift's Twelfth Album Releases to Lots of Fan Excitement

Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" is set to release on October 3rd. Alongside the digital and physical versions, many cinemas are showing "The Life of a Showgirl Release Party", which features music videos and behind the scenes content. Many fans are staying up late the night before the release to attempt to be the first to hear the new music. (CNN)

10. Trump is Sued Over National Guard Deployment

With the recent deployment of the National Guard in Chicago neighborhoods, the state of Chicago and Illinois are suing the Trump Administration. The lawsuit's purpose is to try and remove the ability to broadly federalize the military troops for certain purposes. After other states, such as Oregon, blocked the National Guard's deployment, this lawsuit is only increasing the amount of controversy on this topic. (CNN)

11. Saturday Night Live Kicks Off Its 51st Season

SNL's 51st season began on October 5, featuring Bad Bunny as the episode's host. The singer made smart comments about his upcoming performance at this season's Super Bowl. The SNL cast is featuring many new faces due to many members leaving at the end of the last season. (AP)

12. Man Killed by Arkansas Bear

Newton County police received a call from a 60-year-old man's children after they had not heard from him during a camping trip in the Ouachita mountains. The man's body was found near his campsite with injuries from a "carnivorous" animal. Officials later spotted a black bear on their security cameras. (BBC)

13. New Paramount Deal Leads to New Leader of CBS

After Paramount bought The Free Press, Bari Weiss was named as the new lead for CBS. Weiss was formerly a New York Times opinion writer and started The Free Press after leaving the New York Times. This is one of the many changes occurring at CBS after its merger with Paramount. (BBC)

14. Lola Young Cancels Upcoming Performances After Collapsing Onstage

British Pop Star Lola Young announced that she will be taking a break after collapsing during a live performance in New York City. The star has at least 40 performances for the end of this year through June of 2026 with all of them uncertain at this point. Young is taking a break for her well-being and apologized on social media for the cancelations. (NBC)

15. AI Impersonating Program Removes Disney Characters

Character.AI uses artificial intelligence to allow users to "interact" with characters in a fan fiction setting. The company was recently sent a cease-and-desist letter by Disney due to the AI using popular characters such as Elsa and Darth Vader without proper permission from the movie company. The AI company is set to remove those characters following the statements. (NBC)