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Weekly News Quiz

Brush up on our biggest stories of the past week

By

Randy Lilleston,

 
AARP
Published August 29, 2024
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Question 1 of 8

Which of these tips were included in our new Smart Guide to thrift shopping?

The guide contains 40 tips to help you get the most out of shopping at secondhand stores.

Question 2 of 8

Nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold at Walmart stores were recently recalled over concerns they contained a higher amount of this substance than recommended by industry guidelines.

The Food and Drug Administration said the juice could cause minor, treatable health issues.

Question 3 of 8

“I never had this need to be taken seriously. It’s make-believe anyway,” this actress told us in a recent interview.

Derek, 67, appears in a new documentary about director Blake Edwards, who was the director for her star-making film 10.

Question 4 of 8

As we noted in a recent story, this is the most common mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States.

As of Aug. 27, there had been 289 reported cases of West Nile in the U.S. so far this year.

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Question 5 of 8

A recent AARP poll indicated Republican Larry Hogan and Democrat Angela Alsobrooks are tied in the race for the U.S. Senate seat in Maryland — a race that could impact that chamber’s balance of power. Who is ahead in the state for president, according to the poll?

No Republican presidential nominee has won the state since George H.W. Bush in 1988.

Question 6 of 8

An AARP report indicates nearly 3.2 million Americans are expected to save money on prescription medications next year, thanks to a new law that caps out-of-pocket expenses at $2,000 for people with a Medicare prescription drug plan. When does that law go into effect?

In the past, the drug plans had no limit on out-of-pocket spending, covering a percentage of the cost of prescriptions and requiring enrollees to pay the rest.

Question 7 of 8

We recently published a list of the best items to buy in September. Which one of these wasn’t on it?

Also on the list: Luggage, older iPhones and baby gear.

Question 8 of 8

Pumpkin spice season is upon us. True or false? As we noted in a recent article, there are pumpkin spice flavored dog treats.

There is also pumpkin spice–scented clumping cat litter, the article noted.

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