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Weekly News Quiz

Brush up on our biggest stories of the past week

By

Randy Lilleston,

 
AARP
Published July 18, 2024
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Illustration: Glenn Harvey

Question 1 of 8

Real estate fraud has been spreading. According to the FBI, how much did Americans lose from real estate–related fraud in 2023?

That includes title fraud, in which criminals try to acquire a title and sell the property.

Question 2 of 8

We recently reported on driving after you’ve been treated for a stroke. Is that legal?

State laws vary; in some states, it’s illegal to do so without your doctor’s consent.

Question 3 of 8

COVID-19 cases have been on the rise. According to our recent article, what’s behind the majority of the new infections?

The new strains, known collectively as FLiRT variants, make up about 55 percent of COVID cases in the U.S., according to the CDC.

Question 4 of 8

True or false? The federal government will soon send a stimulus check to older Americans or people with disabilities.

Social media posts, online videos and website headlines have all cited the supposed check, but those claims are hoaxes. Many of the claims are spouted by AI-driven online “content farms” that generate dubious information.

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Question 5 of 8

“I’ve always wanted to go skydiving, but haven’t found a parachute big enough yet,” this former basketball star and current sports analyst and game show host told us in a recent interview.

O’Neal is also a DJ and cohost of the new ABC game show Lucky 13.

Question 6 of 8

We recently listed 25 great ways to manage your stress. Which of these were on that list?

Some of the other choices: Turn off the news, spend time outside and take a cold shower.

Question 7 of 8

According to our medical columnist, if you’re bitten by a tick, you should remove it by ...

After that, you can dab the area with alcohol or soap and water to prevent infection, our columnist says.

Question 8 of 8

We recently reported on age-related exemptions for jury duty. Can you get this type of exemption for federal juries?

Some states have age-related exemption provisions for their courts, but if you get a federal jury duty summons, you’re required to show up.

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