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**Summary:**

This week’s news quiz covers a range of topics from international relations and politics to technology, humanitarian efforts, sports, and entertainment. Key events include a potential gift of a luxury plane for Air Force One, tariff reductions between the US and China, a controversial meeting in the Middle East, developments in cryptocurrency and refugee policy, a cease-fire in Sudan, the release of an American hostage in Gaza, a medical breakthrough, NBA draft lottery news, changes to a streaming service, and a ban at the Cannes Film Festival.

**News Article:**

**This Week in News: Tariffs, Hostages, and Hollywood Hijinks**

New York – From international trade to Hollywood glamour, this week’s news cycle has been a whirlwind. Did you keep up?

Tensions between the U.S. and China saw a slight thaw with a temporary reduction in tariffs. Meanwhile, President Trump’s trip to the Middle East sparked controversy after a meeting with a former Al Qaeda fighter, now leader of a country.

In humanitarian news, after initially halting the acceptance of refugees at the start of his administration, Trump administration welcomed dozens of refugees. A cease-fire was also declared in the conflict between Sudan’s military and the R.S.F. paramilitary

There was also a major breakthrough: Hamas released Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage it held in Gaza, this week, in a deal between the group and the United States.

In the world of tech and finance, The Trump family’s cryptocurrency faced a deadline to win face-to-face access to the president.

Sports fans saw a surprising outcome in the NBA draft lottery, with a team that traded away its superstar player winning the No. 1 pick. In healthcare news, KJ, a 9½-month-old boy, made medical history when he received treatment, designed to fix his precise genetic disease.

Finally, the entertainment world was abuzz as the Cannes Film Festival announced a ban from its red carpet. Additionally, the streaming service Max, formerly known as HBO Max, has changed its name again.

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