Congratulations on making it through another long, long week! It’s time once again to test your knowledge of this week’s trending news in everything from pop culture to politics. A lot has happened this week, from outspoken celebs sharing their views and all the mess going on in the Trump administration to a big Hollywood bidding war and Time announcing its person of the year.
Do you know which brand is getting backlash for an AI-generated ad, and who’s set to benefit from a $12 billion bailout? If you think you can score a perfect 10/10 on our weekly trending news quiz for Dec. 12, 2025, there’s only one way to find out: