Current Events and Legal Issues

Carl Azuz presents a news segment covering a blackout in Puerto Rico, the appointment of Ketanji Brown-Jackson to the US Supreme Court, and US sanctions on Russia due to the Ukraine conflict. The segment also includes a trivia question about skyscrapers and a story about Kansas basketball players engaging with their community.

What was the primary cause of the island-wide blackout in Puerto Rico?

• A fire at a power plant

• A cyber attack

• A hurricane

• An earthquake

What was the impact of the blackout on Puerto Rico's hospitals?

• Hospitals were evacuated

• Some hospitals lost power temporarily

• Hospitals were unaffected

• All hospitals were fully operational

Who is Katanji Brown-Jackson replacing in the U.S. Supreme Court?

• Justice Stephen Breyer

• Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

• Justice Sonia Sotomayor

• Justice Clarence Thomas

What is the ideological balance of the U.S. Supreme Court after Jackson's appointment?

• It shifts towards the Republicans

• It shifts towards the Democrats

• It remains the same

• It becomes neutral

What significant action did the U.S. take against Russia in response to its actions in Ukraine?

• Imposed a travel ban on Russian citizens

• Suspended normal trade relations

• Signed a peace treaty

• Deployed troops to Ukraine

What is the main challenge in prosecuting war crimes at the International Criminal Court?

• Lack of evidence

• Political interference

• Difficulty in proving intent

• Insufficient funding

What type of weapons are reportedly used by Russia in Ukraine that are considered indiscriminate?

• Biological weapons

• Chemical weapons

• Cluster bombs

• Nuclear bombs

What is unique about the Steinway Tower in New York City?

• It is the world's skinniest skyscraper

• It is made entirely of glass

• It is the tallest building in the world

• It is the oldest skyscraper in the U.S.

What was the purpose of the Kansas basketball players working at a drive-thru?

• To earn extra money

• To connect with fans

• To practice teamwork

• To promote a new restaurant

What is the height to width ratio of the Steinway Tower?

• 30 to 1

• 24 to 1

• 18 to 1

• 12 to 1