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Weekly News Quiz

Test yourself on AARP’s big stories


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

Question 1 of 8

Why were approximately 1.58 million pounds of hot dogs, sausages and other meats recalled this week? 

Kayem Foods recalled approximately 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat hot dogs, sausages and other meat and poultry products because they may not have been kept cold enough during storage. The recall includes bacon, ham, turkey, bologna, kielbasa and other fully cooked products, in addition to hot dogs and sausages. No illnesses linked to the recalled products had been confirmed as of the agency’s Oct. 17 announcement.

Question 2 of 8

Which Oscar-winning actor recently announced she is preparing to give birth to her third child this December at the age of 52? 

Hilary Swank, 52, is expecting her third child, she said in a video on Instagram featuring her husband, Philip Schneider, and their twins, Aya and Ohm, 3. Swank’s pregnancy comes as births to women 50 and older have grown over the past generation. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics counted 1,188 in 2024, compared with 144 in 1997, more than eight times as many.

Question 3 of 8

With Medicare open enrollment season underway, what will the Medicare Part D out-of-pocket prescription drug limit be in 2027?

For 2027, this limit has been set at $2,400, continuing the trend of making prescription drugs more affordable for Medicare beneficiaries.

Question 4 of 8

According to a 2026 CNET study, adults in the U.S. are shelling out more than $1,330 a year on subscriptions. About how much of that are they spending each year on subscriptions they no longer use? 

More than $250 of that $1,330 is spent annually on subscriptions that are no longer being used.

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Question 5 of 8

The new series Crystal Lake is a prequel to which horror franchise?

In this prequel series to the iconic horror franchise, Linda Cardellini, 51, stars as grieving single mother Pam Voorhees.

Question 6 of 8

With the 2026 holiday travel season just around the corner, why should international travelers back up their phones before leaving home? 

In London, for example, the recovery rate for stolen phones was only 2 percent in 2022. If your data isn’t backed up before your phone is stolen, it’s probably gone for good.

Question 7 of 8

For many parents, the family home is often their largest financial asset. Passing it on to the next generation may seem like a natural decision, but there are important considerations before bequeathing your home to your kids. In approximately what percentage of cases does an inherited family property simply get sold? 

In about 90 percent of cases, the property simply gets sold, an estate attorney told AARP. Talk with your adult children to find out what they want. Would one of them want to live there or would they all want to sell it and share the proceeds? Would they want to rent it out and share the profits? Their desires can help inform your estate plan.

Question 8 of 8

What is often the best time of year to shop for a less expensive wireless plan? 

The best time of year to shop for wireless plans is in the fall, when new smartphone models are released.

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