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What is a haboob and which U.S. city did it engulf this week? Find out in the quiz

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By Holly J. Morris

Published August 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT

From left: Taylor Swift, some Kelce, a demon hunter.

This week, Taylor Swift debuted her engagement ring and the parasite world brought us something gross to worry about. The White House has been busy, weighing in on restaurant branding, broadcast licenses and modern art.

If you're up on all those things, you'll get at least five questions correct this week!

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Holly J. Morris works on NPR's Training team. She was an editor at The Washington Post Express, National Geographic and U.S. News and World Report, and a college teacher.

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