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Did you hear about COVID-19 vaccines, Columbia House music and Prince?

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Published September 03, 2026
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Question 1 of 8

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026-27 season, giving many Americans access to shots designed to better protect against the strains of the virus currently circulating. How many updated COVID-19 vaccines did the FDA approve for the 2026-27 season?

The FDA approved four updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026-27 season as infections rise in parts of the U.S.

Question 2 of 8

Columbia House, the mail-order music club that helped millions of kids build record collections for pocket change, is shutting down. The company plans to stop accepting new orders after Sept. 15, ending a run of how many years?

The company says it will stop accepting new orders after Sept. 15, ending its 71-year run.

Question 3 of 8

“Midnight Train to Georgia” singer Gladys Knight, 82, is reducing her performance schedule, primarily to spend more time doing what?

“After much soul searching, I’ve decided that I will be easing into fewer performances while focusing on transitioning into the next stage of my career and life moving forward,” the singer wrote on Instagram. “I’ll be spending more time on projects with my husband and visiting with my grandbabies and am looking forward to this new era.”

Question 4 of 8

Several factors can contribute to a swelling personal debt load, including rising living costs, wages that aren’t keeping up with inflation and the financial toll of supporting both children and aging parents. Which generation carries the highest average credit card debt, at about $9,600?

Gen Xers — people born between 1965 and 1980 — carry an average of $9,600 in credit card debt, the highest of any age group, according to a recent report from Experian.

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Question 5 of 8

The food you eat can help you better manage stress. For example, vitamin C supports the immune system and helps regulate cortisol levels, the hormone the body releases under stress. Which food contains about 50 percent more vitamin C per serving than oranges?

Although oranges are considered the go-to food for vitamin C, red bell peppers contain 50 percent more of this vital nutrient per serving and less than half the sugar.

Question 6 of 8

Ten years after Prince’s death, Gen X fans have new music from one of the artists who helped define their generation. The Prince Estate and Legacy Recordings released Timeless on Aug. 28, a collection of songs from his vault. How many songs are in the collection?

The Prince Estate and Legacy Recordings released Timeless on Aug. 28, a 10-track collection of rare and previously unreleased recordings drawn from Prince’s vault.

Question 7 of 8

Medicare has been a favorite target of scammers from virtually the moment the program was signed into law. A popular time for criminals to perpetrate their scams is during the open enrollment period, October 15 through December 7, when enrollees can make changes to their plans. Say someone calls you and says Medicare is replacing paper cards with plastic cards containing computer chips. Scam or not a scam?

Medicare cards are paper. There are no plastic Medicare cards or chip-enabled cards.

Question 8 of 8

Which breakfast habit may help keep blood sugar stable and reduce cravings for sweets?

A high-protein breakfast and regular meals help keep your blood sugar stable and reduce cravings for sweets.

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