The Wall Street Journal presents its weekly News Quiz for August 1, 2026, covering key developments in technology, cybersecurity, business, and politics. This edition features nine questions testing readers' knowledge of recent events.

Question one asks about Julie Masino stepping down as CEO of a major company after a controversial tenure. Question two focuses on a Kansas town called Parsons hosting something new. Question three involves "60 Minutes" adding high-profile journalists and identifying who isn't among them.

Question four examines the divided Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady and how many panel members voted to increase rates. Question five covers Anthony Fauci's congressional testimony on Covid-19, where he invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times, asking who his chief antagonist was.

The remaining questions explore Pavel Durov facing terrorism accusations from Russia, a partner from Kirkland & Ellis pivoting to AI, a new book titled "Band on the Run," and a company securing $3 billion in financing for an unconventional aircraft project. Readers can answer all questions to receive a score on their news knowledge.