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This NBC News weekly news quiz covers the major headlines of the week, with two primary stories featured in the headline:

1. A Rapper Gets the Boot: Rapper Macklemore was removed as the opening act from upcoming dates on Ed Sheeran’s US tour following backlash and venue objections over his onstage pro-Palestinian comments and performances at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. Tour venues, including Gillette Stadium, indicated they would not host the concerts if he remained on the bill, leading to his removal.

2. The Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates: The Federal Reserve announced an interest rate hike to combat renewed inflation pressures, increasing its benchmark borrowing rate by 25 basis points for the first time since 2023, defying political calls to lower rates.