Media Quiz 3

 1. Man Shot by Police Officer Dies in Hospital

Michael Andre Greene, the 53 year old man shot by a Magnolia Police officer, passed away at a Hospital in Little Rock hospital. On November 9, the police officer was patrolling South Frederick Road in Magnolia, Arkansas when he saw the man brandishing a firearm. After the man shot at the officer, the officer shot back, leaving the man with several wounds. ASP will soon be submitting an investigative file to determine whether the use of force aligns with Arkansas law. (Magnolia Reporter)

2. Texas National Guard Set to Return from Illinois

The Texas National Guard troops that were sent to Illinois on October 7 to assist Immigration and Customs Agents are scheduled to return to Texas before Thanksgiving. The troops were first sent by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who stated "They've already been ordered to return before Thanksgiving." (Fox News)

3. Woman convicted of stabbing to appease 'Slender Man' goes missing after cutting on monitoring bracelet

Morgan Geyser, one of the women convicted in the 2014 "Slender Man Stabbing", is missing after she cut off her monitoring bracelet and escaped a group home. Geyser was initially sentenced to a maximum 40 years in a mental institution, but was later moved to a group home after spending seven years in the Winnebago Mental Health Institute. Officials are urging anyone who sees her to turn in any information that they have. (NBC News)

4. Wicked: For Good Earns $150 Million During Opening Weekend

"Wicked: For Good" earned over $150 million dollars during its opening weekend, making it the second-highest opening of the year. "Wicked", the film's predecessor, earned $112.5 million during its opening weekend. Many people are attributing the surge in profit to marketing pushes for the film as well as an increase in fans due to the previous film, which released a year prior in 2024. (NBC News)

5. Gen Z are Recording Themselves Being Bored in New TikTok Trend

Many Gen Z TikTokkers are realizing that it is becoming increasingly difficult to focus without distractions. Several influencers have started to "rawdog boredom" in a new viral challenge. Certain individuals are recording themselves sitting with no distractions and posting it online as a way to practice existing without relying on distractions and improve their attention span. (NBC News)

6. Ukrainian Officials Consider Bringing Zelenskyy to United States

Amid talks for a ceasefire, United States and Ukrainian officials are discussing the idea of bringing Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to the United States. This consideration is part of Trump's plan to reach an agreement with Ukraine before Thanksgiving. (CBS News)

7. Australian Man Deported from Singapore after Rushing Ariana Grande at "Wicked: For Good" Premiere

Johnson Wen, an Australian man, rushed Ariana Grande at during the "Wicked: For Good" premiere in Singapore. Clips of the encounter have gone viral, with costar Cynthia Erivo coming to Grande's defense against the man. Wen was arrested, spent nine days in jail, and was deported back to Australia. (CBS News)

8. Judges in the Southern District of Florida are Asked to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Testimony

With the rise in public interest toward the Epstein Case, the Justice Department has asked Florida judges to release the transcripts publicly. One Florida judge stated that her "hands were tied" due to the request being due to public interest instead of a proceeding. Recently, Trump has asked the Department of Justice to investigate Epstein's ties to other high ranking officials. (CNN)

9. JFK's Granddaughter Reveals Terminal Cancer Diagnosis

Tatiana Schlossberg, the 35-year-old granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, revealed that she received a terminal cancer diagnosis in an essay published in the New Yorker. She discussed that she received the diagnosis in May of 2024. After being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, she was told by a doctor during the last clinical trial that she could be kept alive for about a year until she took part in a trial for CAR-T cell therapy. (Washington Post)

10. KPOP Demon Hunters is Eligible for the Oscars

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released the list of qualifying films for the animated category for the Oscars. Despite being initially released on Netflix, "KPOP Demon Hunters" had a run in certain theaters in the US, allowing it to meet the requirements for consideration. "KPOP Demon Hunters" is Netflix's most watched film of all time, with viewers adding up to over 541 million hours in watch time. (NBC News)

11. 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Premieres on November 26

Netflix recently released the trailer for "Stranger Things" Season 5, previewing the upcoming battle for Hawkins. The final season begins after the events of season 4, with the main cast reuniting for the final fight. With the town of Hawkins controlling the town and Eleven being in hiding, the characters must jump into action against Vecna. (Entertainment)

12. Corey Feldman Opens Up About the "Dancing With the Stars" Culture

Goonies star Corey Feldman recently opened up about the behind-the-scenes drama of "Dancing With the Stars". Despite his short run on the show, Feldman had plenty to say about the drama. Feldman stated "Actually there, everything was great, but the behind-the-scenes drama and BS that people throw around that show, I've never seen anything like it." (Entertainment)

13. Heinz Introduces a New Condiment Inspired by Thanksgiving Leftovers

With the upcoming arrival of Thanksgiving, Heinz is releasing "Leftover Gravy", a condiment inspired by Thanksgiving leftovers. On November 18, Heinz posted a photo of the squeezable condiment on Instagram with the caption "The One Where HEINZ Makes a Gravy for Leftovers." The caption was a callback to the popular "Friends" episode titled "The One with Ross's Sandwich." (TODAY)

14. Martha Stewart Reveals the Best Time to Serve Thanksgiving Dinner

Amid the ever consistent debate about the best time to serve Thanksgiving Dinner, Martha Stewart states that it is 2 o' clock. Stewart stated "You can eat and watch the big games and then have more drinks and have fun and eat dessert later." Some viewers applauded Stewarts opinion, with others saying that 2 o' clock is far too early. (TODAY)

15. Pocket Watch from the Titanic Sells for $2.3 Million

A gold watch that once belonged to a well-known couple on the Titanic recently sold at auction for 2.3 million dollars. The watch belonged to first-class passenger Isidor Straus, who along with his wife Ida, drowned while arm in arm. The couple was depicted in the 1997 film Titanic. They were offered a seat on a lifeboat, but refused in order to provide others to survive. Isidor and Ida Straus were part of the very small group of first class passengers that perished in the disaster. (NBC News)