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Weekly News Quiz

Test your knowledge of AARP’s big stories


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This quiz was created with the assistance of generative AI. It was reviewed by editors before publication.

Question 1 of 8

Experts have noted early signs pointing to which influenza pattern this flu season?

“We always look at other countries in the Northern Hemisphere to see how their flu seasons are going,” one expert says. “And interestingly, in several countries, in particular Japan and England and even Canada, it looked like there was an earlier start to the flu season. And it was dominated by the H3N2 influenza virus.

Question 2 of 8

What’s the standard deadline for most retirees to take their 2025 required minimum distribution (RMD)?

When you reach the minimum age of 73, you can delay your first mandatory withdrawal until April 1 of the following year. From then on, you must take your annual RMD by Dec. 31.​

Question 3 of 8

What’s the first thing you should do if someone shows signs of a stroke?​

Call 911 immediately. The goal is speed, not only because the brain is rapidly dying but also because the window for certain stroke treatments is narrow.​

Question 4 of 8

What’s a recommended way to protect yourself after a data breach?

By putting a credit freeze in place with all three major credit reporting agencies — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion — no credit can be issued until you lift the freeze with each of them. Such freezes are free and do not affect your credit score.

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Question 5 of 8

What’s one safety tip for winter driving?

Gentle acceleration and braking can help maintain control on slick surfaces.​

Question 6 of 8

According to medical experts, which approach is a key strategy for preventing recurring herpes flare‑ups?

For people who experience frequent recurrences (more than six times a year), daily suppressive therapy can reduce outbreaks by up to 80 percent and lower the chance of transmission to a partner. ​

Question 7 of 8

Which supplement was mentioned as unlikely to be helpful for the relief of menopause symptoms?

Multiple studies have produced “insufficient evidence” that this widely used herb works better than a placebo for hot flashes and night sweats, the Menopause Society says. Reports of mislabeling and liver damage have raised safety concerns.​

Question 8 of 8

Which part of caring for his wife, Mavis Leno, who has dementia, did Jay Leno describe as the “toughest part”?​

“I mean, probably the toughest part was, every day she’d wake up and realize someone had called today to tell her her mother had passed away … her mother ‘died’ every day for, like, three years.”

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