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Weekly News Quiz

Brush up on our biggest stories of the past week


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Question 1 of 8

True or false? According to researchers from the National Cancer Institute, boomers face higher cancer risks than Gen Xers.

Although boomers are older, the researchers used modeling to determine that as Gen Xers reach 60, they will be more likely to get cancer than boomers were at the same age.

Question 2 of 8

In a recent article about 11 medication mistakes to avoid, which of these did we list?

Others we listed included not keeping a master list of medications, consolidating old meds in a new bottle and taking meds with the wrong food.

Question 3 of 8

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in an Aug. 2 report that the number of COVID-19 cases in 35 states and territories is ...

Hospitalizations and emergency department visits are also elevated, the agency reported.

Question 4 of 8

We recently published an article about seven state fairs that are worth a road trip. Which of these state fairs features a butter statue of a cow?

The tradition dates back to 1911.

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Question 5 of 8

One of these was not on our recent list of 12 tips for cleaning your home after a natural disaster. Which one?

Some of the other tips: Don’t rush to return, come prepared with proper safety gear, and clean and sanitize salvageable items.

Question 6 of 8

“To me, what I’m most proud of at 50 is who I am as a person. That’s my biggest success,” this musician recently told us in an interview.

Question 7 of 8

AARP announced it is hosting free clinics for this sport in 12 cities across the U.S.

Attendees will be able to choose from three levels of experience.

Question 8 of 8

According to our article on summer cocktails, what drink uses 1.5 ounces of light rum, an ounce of fresh lime juice and a teaspoon of sugar?

It should be served in a cocktail glass and garnished with twist of lime, according to our recipe.

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