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Weekly News Quiz

Did you read about Jeff Goldblum, telehealth coverage and more?


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This quiz was created with the use of generative AI. It has been reviewed by editors prior to publication.

Question 1 of 8

Which cancer type has seen a sharp rise among older men in recent years?

While several factors could contribute to the rise of cases in older men, researchers suspect that these men could have acquired human papillomavirus (HPV) decades ago — before the vaccine was available to protect them and their partners. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says HPV is now identified as a probable cause for up to 70 percent of all oropharyngeal cancers in the U.S.

Question 2 of 8

What’s one simple way experts suggest saving money on holiday shopping?

Some price comparison tools will track items and tell you when it’s the best time to purchase them. Camel Camel Camel monitors product prices on Amazon; Karma is a browser extension that tracks prices of products from retailers such as Bloomingdale’s, Finish Line and Levi’s; and Price.com lets you set price-drop alerts for specific products from more than 100,000 stores.​

Question 3 of 8

Which celebrity recently revealed they’ve gone meat-free?

Hollywood veteran Goldblum, 73, has chosen to stop eating meat after starring as the Wizard in the film Wicked: For Good, scheduled to be released on Nov. 21.

“You know, after doing this movie, we talked about the animal cruelty, I stopped eating meat and poultry,” Goldblum said on the U.K.-based talk show This Morning.​

Question 4 of 8

What deadline is approaching for telehealth coverage under Medicare?

A spending package that the president signed Nov. 12 extends Medicare’s coverage of home telehealth services for 80 days until Jan. 30 as part of a deal to end the longest shutdown in the nation’s history.

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Question 5 of 8

Which new train tours are expected to be popular in 2026?

Europe continues to be a top international destination for travelers 50-plus. Hugo van Vondelen, product specialist at Eurail, notes a growing interest in the Nordic region and says Eurail is seeing greater demand for tours that offer the chance to visit multiple countries.

Question 6 of 8

What is one surprising item people often buy at warehouse stores?

Taxes and death are life’s two certainties, and if you want to keep costs down for the latter, consider purchasing a coffin from BJ’s, Costco or Sam’s Club, although the choices are limited at Sam’s Club, which sells two: the Titan Casket Heritage Steel Funeral Casket for $1,399 and the Titan Casket Opus XL Oversize Funeral Casket for $1,650. Costco sells a variety of caskets for $1,350 to $1,600.

Question 7 of 8

Which documentary filmmaker is releasing a new series on the American Revolution?

Ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday, Ken Burns has produced a sweeping documentary series on the American Revolution.

Question 8 of 8

What’s one unusual symptom that can occur during menopause?

Burning tongue syndrome can occur in the time leading up to or following menopause. Symptoms can include feeling like your tongue is burning, dry mouth, tingling and loss of taste.​

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