Simple English News Daily World News Quiz 2025 (from Luke's English Podcast)
Dec 29, 2025
Stephen Devincenzi, the host of Simple English News Daily, joins Luke for a fun and engaging World News Quiz covering key events from 2025. They tackle intriguing questions about the rise of DeepSeek AI and a catastrophic wildfire in Los Angeles. Stephen reveals surprising facts about the return of Canada's Mark Carney and Japan's first female leader. With a touch of humor, they address serious news before reflecting on Luke's performance, emphasizing the importance of staying informed in today's world.
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2025: Interlinked Global Shocks
- 2025 saw escalations across multiple armed conflicts, climate disasters and major technological shifts worldwide.
- These connected events reshaped geopolitics, trade and tech competition this year.
DOGE Agency And Contested Savings
- Stephen asked about DOGE, Elon Musk's agency created under President Trump's order to cut government spending.
- Luke correctly answered it was the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and noted IRS doubts about net savings.