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Weekly News Quiz

Test yourself on AARP’s biggest stories


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

Question 1 of 9

Wildfire smoke is reaching more Americans than ever. The Environmental Protection Agency reports that smoke from wildfires in the United States, Canada and Mexico has increasingly blanketed large portions of the country, raising levels of harmful fine-particle pollution nationwide. On the air quality index, what level is considered unhealthy for everyone?

The AQI shows harmful particle pollution on a scale of 0 to 500. Anything above 150 is considered unhealthy for everyone.

Question 2 of 9

The U.S. has recorded the highest number of measles cases in 35 years, already surpassing the total reported in 2025. Large outbreaks in Utah and South Carolina account for much of the increase, and nationwide, 2,318 measles cases have been reported as of July 24. What share of that number has occurred in adults?

The vast majority of measles cases reported this year have occurred in unvaccinated individuals or people of unknown vaccine status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And while measles is often thought of as a childhood illness, about one-third of cases have occurred in adults.

Question 3 of 9

Thousands of people across the U.S. have been sickened this summer by cyclospora, a microscopic parasite that can trigger weeks of severe diarrhea. Cyclospora symptoms usually start about how long after exposure?

Symptoms usually start about a week after exposure, though they can begin sooner or take more than two weeks to appear. Without treatment, the illness can last from a few days to more than a month. Symptoms can also seem to go away and then come back.​

Question 4 of 9

On July 28, Apple launched an interest-free leasing program called Apple Upgrade. Intended to take the place of conventional financing, it might help numb the pain of high prices for people interested in new iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watches. Under the program, what can consumers do when the lease ends?

At the end of an Apple Upgrade lease, consumers can return the product, buy it outright with an additional one-time payment or upgrade to a new device. ​

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Question 5 of 9

You probably have some favorite foods you buy regularly. But with grocery prices rising, you might want to consider swapping out some pricey mainstays for affordable alternatives. What percentage of adults ages 50 to 64 say they change their grocery purchases to stay within their budget?

A May 2026 CNN poll found that 56 percent of adults ages 50 to 64 and 50 percent of those 65 and older have changed what groceries they buy to stay within their budgets.​

Question 6 of 9

A vitamin D deficiency usually doesn’t yield obvious symptoms. But as people get older, it can affect things like bone strength, balance, muscle health and the ability to remain independent. About what percentage of middle-aged and older adults are deficient in vitamin D?

A low vitamin D level is very common: Nearly 20 percent of middle-aged and older adults have a vitamin D deficiency.

Question 7 of 9

Which Alzheimer’s-related protein may be more closely tied to cognitive decline than amyloid?

In Alzheimer’s research, amyloid plaques have usually gotten more attention than tau tangles. But these clumps of abnormal tau seem to correlate more closely with cognitive decline. Amyloid sets the disease in motion, but tau is the engine that drives much of the damage.​

Question 8 of 9

Micky Dolenz is touring to celebrate what milestone for the Monkees?

In celebration of the Monkees’ 60th anniversary, Dolenz is on tour, singing the band’s hits — including “I’m a Believer,” “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone” and “Last Train to Clarksville” — in a show that incorporates personal stories and footage of his late bandmates from live performances.

Question 9 of 9

In the new season of the hit TV show Ted Lasso, what kind of team does Ted coach?

Jason Sudeikis, 50, returns to star as the Apple TV series’s title character, this time coaching a women’s soccer team.

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