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Weekly News Quiz

Brush up on our biggest news stories of the past week

By

Randy Lilleston,

 
AARP
Published July 11, 2024
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Question 1 of 8

True or false? A recent AARP poll shows President Joe Biden leading former President Donald Trump among voters 50 and older in Wisconsin.

Trump was the choice of 52 percent of those voters; Biden had 43 percent. Among voters of all ages, Trump had a 5-point advantage.

Question 2 of 8

We recently listed eight early warning signs of Parkinson's disease. Which of these was NOT on that list?

Other signs we listed included stiffness and gait problems, speaking in a soft voice and anxiety/depression.

Question 3 of 8

The price of Forever U.S. postage stamps is rising July 14. How much is the increase?

The stamp will cost 73 cents after the new price hike.

Question 4 of 8

We reported that a case of this rare disease had been detected in Colorado and was the second known case in the U.S. this year.

Bubonic plague can be treated with antibiotics, but if left untreated, it can lead to bloodstream and lung infections.

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Question 5 of 8

Joe Bonsall, a member of this legendary country and gospel group, died recently at 76.

Bonsall sang tenor with the group. He had been with the band since 1973.

Question 6 of 8

We recently wrote about Amazon Prime Day (which is actually two days). When does it begin?

The first day of Prime Day last year was the largest shopping day in Amazon's history.

Question 7 of 8

Which of these shows were on our recent list of the best reality shows of 2024 so far?

Others on the list included ‘The Amazing Race’ and ‘Survivor.’

Question 8 of 8

True or false? As we noted in a recent article, food can stay safe up to 72 hours in a full freezer that has lost power.

The maximum we listed is 48 hours; that's reduced to 24 hours if the freezer is only half full.

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