Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, April 18, 2026

Can you sort 8 historical events?

Where Did All the Affordable Cars Go?

This is how cars got so ridiculously, forbiddingly expensive.

By Clifford Winston

How Iran’s Cheap, Low-Tech Drones Have Cost the U.S.

The United States and its allies have historically prioritized accurate but expensive defense solutions. Drones challenge that math.

By Ashley Cai, Jeremy White and John Ismay

Hundreds of Fake Pro-Trump Avatars Emerge on Social Media

The artificial-intelligence-generated fake influencers have surged on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube in an apparent bid to hook conservative voters.

By Tiffany Hsu

Who’s Winning the Cash Race in 9 Top Senate Contests?

Money from Democratic donors has flowed into the coffers of the party’s top Senate candidates — especially its nominee in Texas.

By Matt Zdun and Katherine Chui

The Race for Congress: Latest 2026 Polls

Track the latest Congressional ballot surveys that ask who Americans plan to vote for in the 2026 midterm election.

Who’s Running for Governor of California?

A cluster of eight Democrats and two Republicans will fight for the attention of frustrated voters.

By Jill Cowan and Laurel Rosenhall