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Weekly News Quiz

Test your knowledge of AARP’s big stories


a photo and graphic illustration shows MLB’s automated ball-strike challenge system
Caitlin O'Hara/MLB Photos via Getty Images

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

Question 1 of 8

Reports of AI-enabled scams jumped by how much from 2023 to 2025?

When researchers in Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab analyzed 531,000 fraud reports from AARP ’s Fraud Watch Network Helpline and the Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker, they found a disturbing trend: Scams that victims identified as AI-enabled — such as those involving realistic voices or videos — increased twentyfold from 2023 to 2025.​

Question 2 of 8

How many U.S. states (not counting the District of Columbia) currently levy an estate or inheritance tax?

Connecticut, Hawai‘i, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington charge estate or inheritance taxes. The District of Columbia also has an estate tax. ​

Question 3 of 8

What simple tactic lets you track airfare drops without constantly checking flight prices online?

This feature, offered by flight aggregators and other websites, lets you rest easy about getting a great deal. Let the site know your plans, even if travel dates or locations are still up in the air. Then set your alert. The site will reach out through its app or via email when the price is right.​

Question 4 of 8

When choosing between wild-caught and farm-raised seafood, which factor is more important overall?

Because the nutritional value of farmed versus wild-caught seafood is comparable, the more important issue is to source your seafood from a place where you know it was responsibly harvested. American fisheries are subject to stringent practices that ensure you are being sold the best seafood.​

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Question 5 of 8

It’s opening day! Under Major League Baseball’s new automated ball‑strike (ABS) challenge system, how many challenges does each team get in regulation?

Each team will be allowed one pair of ABS challenges, plus an additional challenge if a game goes into extra innings and the team has no challenges left. 

Successful challenges, in which a ball or strike call is favorably overturned, are retained by the challenging team; unsuccessful challenges, confirming the ump’s call, are lost. 

Question 6 of 8

People with major depression are how much more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study?

The review found that people with major depression are 72 percent more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, which encompasses events like heart attacks, heart failure and strokes. The risk was also elevated for those with other mental health conditions: 95 percent higher for those with schizophrenia, 57 percent for bipolar disorder, 61 percent for PTSD and 41 percent for anxiety disorders.​

Question 7 of 8

Which of these common medicines can harm your kidneys if overused or taken while dehydrated?

NSAIDs are normally safe for occasional use. If taken for too long, however, they can cause damage by reducing blood flow to the kidneys.

Question 8 of 8

According to a 2025 survey, what share of Gen Xers have asked AI for financial advice?

Used appropriately, an AI chatbot can be a powerful tool in helping you manage your money. In fact, 59 percent of Gen Xers and 30 percent of boomers have asked AI for financial advice, according to an August 2025 survey from Intuit Credit Karma.

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