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Weekly News Quiz

Brush up on our biggest news stories of the past week


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Question 1 of 8

We recently listed a series of drugs that can trigger hair loss. Which of these was/were on it?

There are actually many drugs on our list, but medication-related hair loss is a relatively rare side effect.

Question 2 of 8

More than 35,000 pounds of this was recalled nationwide over concerns of possible rubber contamination, we reported.

The problem with the Johnsonville turkey kielbasa was discovered after consumer complaints.

Question 3 of 8

Hackers recently breached more than 15,000 user records from this streaming service.

The records were sold for as little as 50 cents each, according to reports.

Question 4 of 8

This musician, the former frontman of the Raspberries, died recently at 74.

Carmen also had a successful solo career.

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Question 5 of 8

Funds for ACP, a government program to subsidize high-speed internet for low-income Americans, are expected to be exhausted soon. ACP is an acronym for ...

There are about 22.5 million participants in the program.

Question 6 of 8

This legendary actress told us recently that Judy Garland “was robbed of an Academy Award” for her performance in A Star Is Born.

Burnett recently appeared in the Apple+ series Palm Royale.

Question 7 of 8

We recently outlined deals and freebies for National Pi Day. When is/was it?

Pi, the mathematical term, is rounded to 3.14. March 14 is, well, 3/14. Get it?

Question 8 of 8

Which of these is NOT one of the “weird tax breaks” we outlined in a recent story?

Some of the other breaks we listed: tutors, whaling boat repairs and swimming pools.

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