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Weekly News Quiz

Test yourself on AARP’s big stories


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Jon Krause

This quiz was created using generative AI. It was reviewed by editors before publication.

Question 1 of 7

After a widespread network outage, what credit did Verizon offer affected its wireless customers who were affected?​

Verizon directed customers to log in to the My Verizon app and tap Accept to redeem the $20 credit, which it says covers “multiple days of service” on average. The carrier also said customers will receive a text message with instructions for redeeming the credit.​

Question 2 of 7

Which of the following is among the new stamp designs slated for release this year?​

The martial artist who became the first Asian leading man in American movies will be celebrated on this stamp, which features a picture of Lee executing his iconic flying kick. The stamp releases Feb. 18.​

Question 3 of 7

According to newly released numbers, about how much money was reported stolen via cryptocurrency kiosks last year?​

Cryptocurrency kiosks, a favorite tool for scammers, were used in scams that led to more than $333 million in reported losses in 2025, according to newly released FBI numbers.​

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Question 4 of 7

This year’s Presidents Day festivities double as a kickoff to which national milestone for America?​

This year, the country celebrates its semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, and some see Presidents Day weekend as the kickoff.

Question 5 of 7

The fashion world mourned the death of a red‑carpet legend this week who was known for designing elegant gowns for Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Julia Roberts and others. Who was the designer?​

Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of “Valentino red” — were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, died Monday. He was 93.

Question 6 of 7

Those “We’ll buy your home for cash” mailers often come from residential wholesalers. About what percentage of a home’s fair market value do homeowners usually receive in these deals, according to a state attorney general official?​

This practice of residential real estate wholesaling involves three parties: the homeowner, the wholesaler and the investor. Most commonly, the wholesaler enters into an agreement to buy the home from the homeowner at a price below market value. The wholesaler then sells the agreement to an investor for a price higher than the amount specified in the original agreement.​

Question 7 of 7

What’s the best first step before posting a group photo on social media?​

While it can feel like everyone participates in this public sharing, it’s important to remember that we do not have permission to post anything about others in these spaces. And when it comes to maintaining good relationships, permission is definitely a part of good etiquette.​

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