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Weekly News Quiz


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Jared Oriel

Question 1 of 8

AARP released a poll of likely North Carolina voters. Which presidential candidate led among voters 50 and older?

Republican Trump held a 9-percentage-point advantage over Democrat Harris in the poll among older voters, although his lead was 3 points among all voters — inside the poll’s 4-percentage-point margin of error.

Question 2 of 8

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of sleep apnea treatment that we mentioned in an article?

Other benefits include improved metabolism, increased energy and enhanced sleep quality.

Question 3 of 8

In our article on car odors you should never ignore, we reported that the smell of maple syrup could mean your vehicle is:

Ignoring the scent could lead to engine failure, an expert told us.

Question 4 of 8

Cases of whooping cough have increased dramatically this year over last. Federal data shows that reported cases this year are roughly ...

Officials cite a drop in routine vaccinations and changing social patterns after the pandemic emergency as factors in the increase.

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Question 5 of 8

We reported about what to do if you are diagnosed with celiac disease after 50. What is celiac disease?

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.

Question 6 of 8

In our article about five surprises that could derail your retirement, which of these were among the surprises?

Experts say strategic financial planning can keep your retirement on track amid surprises.

Question 7 of 8

This former National Football League great disclosed at a congressional hearing that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

The disease, a progressive brain disorder, affects as many as 1 million Americans.

Question 8 of 8

We published excerpts from this actor’s memoir, in which he writes about his role in the classic movie Field of Dreams.

Brown played the father of Costner’s character — a small role but one filled with emotion and central to the movie. “I feel like the film turned me into a kind of traveling priest, hearing confessions,” Brown wrote in “If You Build It ...”

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