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Weekly News Quiz

Test your knowledge of the Winter Olympics, tax season, Jesse Jackson and more


An illustration of an older adult lying in bed looking distressed, while several pairs of glowing, watchful eyes peer from the darkness of a window and from beneath the bedframe.
James Yates

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

Question 1 of 8

Rich Ruohonen, 54, became the oldest American ever to compete in the Winter Olympics when he participated in which sport at the 2026 Games?

The personal injury lawyer from Minnesota got his big break at the Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, after falling short of qualifying six previous times. Ruohonen, who turns 55 next month, served as an alternate on the U.S. men’s curling team. When he finally got the chance to play, it made him the all-time oldest American Winter Olympian.

Question 2 of 8

Many qualified and credentialed tax professionals help Americans complete their tax forms, navigate complex tax challenges and find ways to reduce how much they owe Uncle Sam. Which tax professional can represent you in a litigated court case with the IRS?

Serious problems such as large unpaid tax bills, IRS investigations and lawsuits may require help from a tax attorney. Generally, only a tax attorney can represent you in a litigated court case with the IRS.

Question 3 of 8

What term describes the deprivation you feel when you’re not physically touched?

Skin hunger can lead to a whole lot of hurt. The good news, as experts point out, is that there are many fixes — including connecting with pets — that can turn your hurt into happiness.​

Question 4 of 8

According to FBI data, about how much money was reported lost in 2025 to scams involving cryptocurrency kiosks?

Cryptocurrency kiosks were used in scams that led to more than $333 million in reported losses in 2025, according to FBI data.

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Question 5 of 8

How old was award-winning actor Robert Duvall when he died?

With iconic roles such as Gus McCrae (Lonesome Dove), Tom Hagen (The Godfather) and Lt. Colonel Bill Kilgore (Apocalypse Now), Robert Duvall seared his characters into cinematic history, imbuing them with a deep humanity and authenticity that stuck with viewers around the world.​

Question 6 of 8

According to medical experts, what do frequent nightmares often signal in older adults?

If you’re having nightmares, it doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. They’re a signal. Just like a fever or a racing heart, bad dreams are one way your body reacts when something physical or emotional is out of balance. In older adults, those signals tend to get louder.​

Question 7 of 8

Civil rights activist and two-time presidential candidate Rev. Jesse Jackson died on Feb. 17 at his home in Chicago at the age of 84. From 1992 to 2000 he hosted Both Sides With Jesse Jackson on which news network?

Jackson leaves behind a legacy rooted in the spirit of empowerment he learned as an aide to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960s. Building on King’s work, he helped significantly advance social and civil rights for Black Americans.

Question 8 of 8

Which of the following is a clear red flag that your tax preparer may be a fraud?

Shady operators that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) calls “ghosts” don’t have a legally required PTIN for 2026, unlike nearly 685,000 U.S. tax professionals.They also don’t sign the returns they work on, leaving their clients responsible for any filing falsehoods.

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