Media Quiz 4
1. An early Arkansas Thanksgiving: December 1847 and turkey was optional
Did you know that the birth of thanksgiving started with a woman’s attempt to endorse George Washington’s wishes? Sarah Josepha Hale, an American author and first magazine editor, carried on a letter-writing campaign that included the president’s belief that there should be a holiday celebrated to give thanks. The letters were sent out to the nation’s governors where Thomas Stevenson Drew, an Arkansas governor, received the letter and approved it by making a proclamation on October 12, 1847, appointing Thanksgiving Day to be celebrated on December the 9th. However, Abraham Lincoln later declared the holiday to be celebrated on the last Thursday of November in 1863; though the fourth thanksgiving became the federal law. (FOX16)
2. Organization talks process of helping to find missing 14-year old
The foundation of Morgan Nick performs duties for every individual missing in AR. The team communicated with the family of a missing 14-yr-old on a Tuesday evening and even helped with volunteers. Nick spoke about the incidents dealing with missing children, requesting the amber alert and said that criteria has to be met. (40/29)
3. 50-foot Christmas tree rises above small Arkansas town
If you travel through the area of Cord-Charlotte you may witness the new addition of a 50-ft Christmas tree. The tree was inspired to bring families to the ministry where there is talk of fun festivities for the family and young children involved. The Christmas tree was built as a welcoming to all as it is said to be a good place for members of a family to gather. (KAIT8)
4. Miami Police Arrest Man in 4 Killings on Oklahoma Pot Farm
A residence in Kingfisher County was invaded by a team of law enforcement on November 21, 2022 where a scene of quadruple homicides were discovered. The state police in Oklahoma reported four killings at a marijuana farm who were “executed” and were Chinese citizens. (USNews)
5. German soccer players cover their mouths in team photo protest ahead of World Cup match in Qatar
Before their play in Japan, the soccer team of the German national declared on Twitter that human human rights were inalienable. The squad staged a protest against the hosts of the World Cup in Qatar, including the governing bodies of the sport one Wednesday before their kick off against Japan at the international stadium in Doha as they posed for a photograph with their hands over their mouths. (NBC News)
6. Threat of Possible Nuclear Accident at Zaporizhzhia Sends Tensions Rising
There is much worry about a possible nuclear attack as fingers are being pointed between Kyiv and Moscow as both nations struggle to reach an advantage in the war. It was reported that the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant located in Ukraine had abruptly collapsed, coming to an immediate end. (USNews)
7. A trunk from the 1930s mysteriously washed ashore on a Florida beach. The chest was labeled "NEVERBREAK."
An immemorial steamer trunk washed up on the seashore on a beach in Florida, a few weeks after Hurricane Nicole. Though nothing exciting was found in the trunk, it was investigated as being an interesting piece of history as it was originally a vintage steamer trunk in the 1930s with a brand called, ‘NEVERBREAK’. (CBS)
8. 'My small country is now the centre of the world'
The head of the Qatari drama club, Naji Rashed Al Naimi, sits in a traditional living area, the Majlis, with friends as they gather around the television. They are all avid to tell of the ceremony’s significance - the historical event of Qatar and the Gulf state’s expansion from the past days in the desert to now hosting the World Cup. (BBC)
9. Iran arrests British-Iranian citizen for ‘communicating’ with foreign news channels
An unidentified person in Isfahan was arrested for sharing information with news outlets BBC and Iran International. The individual taken into custody was a British-Iranian citizen that was charged for allegedly giving out information with foreign news channels. (The Guardian)
10. China Covid: Angry protests at giant iPhone factory in Zhengzhou
Inside an iPhone factory, Chinese protesters conflict with police enforcement. A video was streamed, showing hundreds of marching workers as some were confronted by the riot police and others in hazmat gear. The livestreamers spoke of some of the protesters being detained and beaten by police. Manufacturer Foxconn commented that it would work with both the staff & local government to prevent any further violence. (BBC)
11. Thanksgiving holiday weekend features epic slate of sporting events on FOX
There will be a featuring of important sporting events this Thanksgiving holiday beginning Thursday, ranging between the World Cup to college football/basketball and finally the NFL, which can all be shown on FOX programs. Click the link to read more on what’s coming up this weekend - all Eastern times. (FoxNews)
12. Misinformation and hate are trending in this election year
There’s been a trend of misinformation now that Elon Musk has officially bought his favorite media platform, Twitter. Meantime, there's been a display of great dislike for Kanye West by the public now that he has become a folk hero for ones emitting anti-Semitic comments. (CNN)
13. Veteran actor Vikram Gokhale hospitalised, condition critical
Vikram Gokhale, a 77-years-old veteran film, tv and stage actor, was admitted to the Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital where he is undergoing treatment, following complications from his health. It was confirmed by his family on Wednesday that his condition was critical. (IndianExpress)
14. Foot found in Yellowstone hot spring linked to July death
In a hot spring in Yellowstone National Park, part of a foot was found and was believed to be connected to the July 31st death that is currently being investigated by officials. Their statements failed to go into detail about how the death occurred, the person who died, not say why they did not suspect foul play. (AP)
15. Missing Dog Walks Into Police Station And Curls Up Like She's Waiting For Help
A missing border collie, Rosie, was brought home just after she strolled inside a police station in Loughborough, England. According to the surveillance video, the lost dog entered the automatic doors, sniffing around the reception area. (Huffpost)
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