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A rapper gets the boot, and the Fed raises interest rates: The news quiz

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Murphy, J. (2026, September 19). A rapper gets the boot, and the Fed raises interest rates: The news quiz. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/news-quiz/macklemore-news-quiz-rcna598434

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NBC News · collected 2026-09-19 · by Joe Murphy

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This article is a preview for a news quiz that tests readers' knowledge of recent events. It mentions specific items like the Kennedy Center's decision to close, Merriam-Webster adding new words, and House lawmakers leaving early. The piece invites readers to test their understanding of the week in news by taking both this week’s and last week’s quizzes.
Written by AI on 2026-09-19, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

AI analysis

Story summary

The Kennedy Center voted to close recently, though it is unclear what this decision entails or for how long. Meanwhile, Merriam-Webster added new words to its dictionary, reflecting evolving language use. Additionally, some House lawmakers left early due to an unspecified event or scheduling conflict. These events highlight changes in cultural institutions and linguistic trends.

Written for “Fed Raises Interest Rates” on 2026-11-04, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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📰 Fed Raises Interest Rates
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Joe Murphy
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House Merriam-Webster The Kennedy Center

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House ORG · 1× Merriam-Webster ORG · 1× The Kennedy Center ORG · 1×

Narrative

The Kennedy Center votes to close, Merriam-Webster adds new words, and House lawmakers leave early.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-19
2026-09-19 · NBC News
A rapper gets the boot, and the Fed raises interest rates: The news quiz · assertive framing

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The Kennedy Center votes to close, Merriam-Webster adds new words, and House lawmakers leave early. asserted
lawmakers → vote → words
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