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Weekly News Quiz

Test your knowledge of AARP's big stories


A father hands car keys to his teenage daughter. Behind them is a car with sold written on its windshield and cash coming out of the front grill.
Ryan Inzana

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

Question 1 of 9

Singer, songwriter and actor Dolly Parton died on August 25 at the age of 80. How many Grammy Awards did Parton win during her career?

Through a career that spanned decades, Parton cut across genres to become the most successful female country singer of all time, selling over 100 million records worldwide, scoring more No. 1 hits (25) on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart than any other female artist and winning 11 Grammy Awards. 

Question 2 of 9

Fuel prices are ticking down, but the average cost per gallon still clocked in at $4.01 in August, according to AAA. Which driving behaviors can reduce gas mileage by up to 40 percent?

Speeding, rapid acceleration and hard braking can reduce gas mileage by up to 40 percent.

Question 3 of 9

A surprisingly simple routine — flossing your teeth — may lower your risk of stroke, according to a new study reported. The 25-year study found that flossing reduced the risk of strokes caused by blood clots from the heart by how much?

The study published in Stroke magazine found that flossing was associated with a lower risk of strokes caused by blood clots from the heart (40 percent lower risk), blocked blood flow to the brain (23 percent) and irregular heart rhythm (12 percent), regardless of how often they brushed or went to the dentist.

Question 4 of 9

Which two bacteria were linked to a recent outbreak and recall involving alfalfa sprouts?

An outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and salmonella linked to alfalfa sprouts has sickened 55 people in 15 states. The affected alfalfa sprouts were grown by Everything Sprouts LLC of Minneapolis and sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brand names to retailers and food service customers.

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Question 5 of 9

The Centers for Disease Control says adults age 75 and older should get vaccinated to protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as should people ages 50 to 74 who live in nursing homes or who have certain medical conditions, like heart and lung disease, that put them at increased risk for severe illness. What is the best time of year for most eligible older adults to receive the RSV vaccine?

While you can get the vaccine at any time, the CDC says the best time to get the shot is late summer or early fall.

Question 6 of 9

In one typical overseas-based fraud, scammers connect with you online, build a relationship, then lure you into bogus investments. What type of investment is most commonly used in these financial-grooming scams?

The criminal may take weeks or months to establish trust — grooming the victim — and finding commonalities (“You’re a widow? I lost my spouse as well…”), before eventually mentioning that they’ve recently made a lot of money on a certain cryptocurrency investment platform.

Question 7 of 9

Many parents are surprised by the insurance costs and other hidden expenses of buying a car for their teenager. On average, how much does full auto insurance coverage for a 16-year-old cost per year?

Adding a 16-year-old to a parent’s auto insurance policy with full coverage — liability, collision and comprehensive insurance — costs $5,740 per year on average, according to Bankrate.

Question 8 of 9

The popularity of GLP-1 medications, primarily approved for type 2 diabetes and weight management, has skyrocketed in recent years, propelled by their significant weight loss effects. What does “microdosing” a GLP-1 medication commonly mean?

“Microdosing” is not a defined medical term, but it can mean taking less than the FDA-approved or prescribed dose or spacing doses beyond recommended intervals.

Question 9 of 9

At 83, Robert De Niro shows no sign of slowing: He stars in the upcoming Netflix kidnap thriller The Whisper Man and November’s Meet the Parents sequel Focker-in-Law. Which De Niro film took the top spot in AARP’s ranking of his 10 best movies?

De Niro actually got his hack license and picked up fares to play Travis Bickle, a lonely Vietnam veteran prowling nighttime New York City as a cabbie. From his hollow stare to the famously improvised scene in front of a mirror, De Niro creates a portrait of alienation so intimate and unsettling that Travis became, for better or worse, an American archetype.

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