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Weekly News Quiz

Did you hear about gas prices, the Trader Joe’s settlement, Sid Caesar and more?


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Brad Mellema

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

Question 1 of 8

Just as inflation seemed to be cooling, consumer prices spiked in March as the conflict in Iran sent energy costs soaring. The inflation rate surged how much for the 12 months ending March 2026?

The inflation rate in March was up from the 2.4 percent year-over-year increase in February, according to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Even before the war in Iran set off a wave of rising costs, several products were predicted to get more expensive this year. Now some things will cost even more.​

Question 2 of 8

The average price per gallon for regular gas hit $4.108 on April 15, up from $3.699 a month earlier, according to AAA. When it comes to gas, which wording means you can typically use regular instead of premium? 

Check your owner’s manual or look inside your fuel door to see what type of gas your vehicle requires. If it says “premium recommended” rather than “premium required,” you can use regular gas, expert say. Chances are you won’t notice any difference in performance. 

Question 3 of 8

Older adults suffered the greatest financial impact from fraud last year, according to the FBI’s 2025 report. The new analysis says Americans of all ages reported losing how much to internet crimes in 2025?

People of all ages filed more than 1 million internet crime complaints with the FBI last year, with reported fraud losses climbing to $20.9 billion — a 26 percent increase over 2024. Americans age 60 and older reported losses of $7.7 billion.

Question 4 of 8

Trader Joe’s is paying $7.4 million as part of a lawsuit settlement, with the funds going to shoppers who used a credit or debit card at certain locations in early 2019. When is the deadline to file a claim? 

The deadline to claim your share is June 9. Eligible shoppers who submit valid claims are estimated to receive about $102.45 each, though the final amount can vary and depends on how many claims are approved. Go to tj-factasettlement.com or call 1-888-444-7415 for more information.

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Question 5 of 8

Trying to avoid getting crushed by hotel pet fees? What is one key question to ask before booking online? 

You could save hundreds by calling the hotel before booking online and finding out whether the hotel’s pet fees are per stay or per night.

Question 6 of 8

Wellness pitches for colonics make these colon-cleansing procedures sound like the ultimate health elixir. But the evidence suggests this trend — amplified heavily on social media — may not live up to the hype. What is the actual definition of a “colonic”? 

A colonic, also known as colon hydrotherapy or colonic irrigation, involves pumping water, alone or in combination with other substances, into and out of the colon, purportedly to rid the organ of substances harmful to health. Most physicians and large medical societies typically recommend against the procedure.​

Question 7 of 8

Each year, starting in mid-February, an estimated 3.5 billion birds cross into the United States from the tropics and South America along four major flyways. During the migration, the Platte River region in Nebraska sees about what share of the world’s sandhill crane population? 

Spring begins in winter along Nebraska’s Platte River, when nearly 80 percent of the world’s population of sandhill cranes — more than a million — descend on a narrow stretch of river between Grand Island and Kearney from February through April.​

Question 8 of 8

Actor and comedian Sid Caesar’s reign in television was brief, but he helped define what made America laugh, according to the new book When Caesar Was King. During what period was Caesar popular? 

Tuning in weekly on their primitive DuMonts and Zeniths — first on the Admiral Broadway Revue, then on the legendary Your Show of Shows and finally on the largely (and unfairly) forgotten Caesar’s Hour — viewers saw the full range of Caesar’s extraordinary gifts for sketch comedy, soliloquy and pantomime. 

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