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Weekly News Quiz

Did you hear about the housing bill, Medicare weight-loss drugs and Lauryn Hill?


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Question 1 of 9

Both chambers of Congress overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, signaling growing momentum to address the nation’s housing crisis. What is one goal of this act?

Sweeping housing legislation may pave the way for more affordable housing across the country. AARP has long advocated for several key pieces of the legislation, including measures to improve disaster recovery, expand affordable rural housing, allow for critical home repairs for low-income homeowners and expand housing supply.​

Question 2 of 9

Many economists don’t believe the U.S. is at risk of a recession, despite the recent spike in energy prices. However, economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal said that if oil prices continue to remain high, the risk of a recession could rise. Who officially determines whether a recession has occurred?

The National Bureau of Economic Research, a private nonprofit organization, determines whether a recession has occurred if there has been a significant decline in economic activity across the country. However, because it takes the NBER several months to analyze the data, a recession may already be over by the time it makes a determination.​

Question 3 of 9

Under a new Medicare bridge program, some enrollees may be eligible for certain GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for how much per month?

Beginning July 1 and running through the end of 2027, a new pilot program will allow some Medicare Part D prescription plan members who want to shed excess pounds and maintain weight loss to get Wegovy injections and tablets, Foundayo tablets or the Zepbound KwikPen for a $50 monthly copay.​

Question 4 of 9

Prescription drugs can cause side effects, and most people know that even everyday over-the-counter medicines can trigger unwanted symptoms. But far fewer realize that dietary supplements — from vitamins to botanicals like echinacea and ginkgo biloba — can also carry risks. About how many emergency room visits each year are linked to adverse events caused by dietary supplements?

One analysis published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that about 23,000 people end up in the emergency room each year because of bad reactions to dietary supplements. The reactions ranged from chest pain and heart palpitations to dizziness and vomiting, and adults 65 and older were more likely to be hospitalized because of them.​

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Question 5 of 9

Many older adults don’t consume enough protein. Recent research found that 28 percent of adults over age 55 were consuming less than 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day (the recommended daily allowance) on average. How much protein per meal can help older adults support muscle strength?

For older adults, 25 grams per meal, from a variety of plant and animal sources, can help meet the level needed to rebuild muscle mass and counter loss of strength as the body ages.​

Question 6 of 9

Singer-songwriter Daryl Hall, 79, said he recently received what kind of transplant?

On June 23, Hall wrote on Instagram: “I recently received a kidney transplant from a very kind and generous living donor.” He told fans that the surgery happened “a couple of weeks ago” and that his doctors called it “a complete success.”​

Question 7 of 9

Which honor did Lauryn Hill receive at the 2026 BET Awards?

Lauryn Hill accepted BET’s Living Legend Icon Award on June 28 and turned a career honor into something more pointed.

“I fight for y’all,” Hill, 51, said from the stage at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. “And fighting for y’all is me fighting for myself. It’s me fighting for my children. It’s me fighting for my parents. It’s me fighting for my grandparents. It’s me fighting for my community.”​

Question 8 of 9

Dying without a will, whether you have $200 in assets or $2 million, risks leaving your loved ones with a complicated mess to sort out. A will should clearly state three key things. Which of the following is one of them?

Your official will should address three key things: who will manage your estate, who will serve as guardian for any minor children and who will inherit your assets. You should select a trusted individual to serve as executor of your estate, known in some states or situations as the personal representative or administrator.​

Question 9 of 9

Sunshine helps your body make vitamin D, can boost your mood and supports better sleep. But the same ultraviolet rays that provide these perks can hurt your health if you get too much. How long can sun damage take to show up?

Sun damage accumulates over time, and effects may take 15 to 20 years to appear, sometimes in the form of cancer. But there are steps you can take to prevent sun damage at any age.​

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