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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

A new AARP-backed report shows victims are losing more money to identity fraud. How much money was lost last year, according to the report?

The number of people affected was about the same as 2022, but total losses grew, according to the report.

Question 2 of 8

Over 8 million defective bags of these were recalled earlier this month because the bags can break open, posing a “risk of serious injury” to children, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The affected products includie Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods and Ariel Pods.

Question 3 of 8

We recently published an article about meningococcal disease. Which of these statements are true, according to that article?

As of March 25, 143 cases of the disease had been reported this year, compared to 81 over the same period in 2023.

Question 4 of 8

According to our reporting, consuming large amounts of vitamin A can damage this organ.

The recommended amount of vitamin A for adults is 700 micrograms for women and 900 for men.

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Question 5 of 8

True or false? The FCC is moving to create a “nutrition label” of sorts to help consumers compare internet access plans.

The label would require internet service providers to display uniform information in a manner inspired by the Food and Drug Administration’s Nutrition Facts labeling.

Question 6 of 8

According to our reporting, which of these products are getting cheaper this year?

Some other items we listed as going down in price: cars, home heating oil and certain groceries.

Question 7 of 8

How many states may tax your estate, an inheritance or both, according to our recent article?

The District of Columbia also is on that list, the article notes.

Question 8 of 8

“I wanted to see how I’d look in tights,” this actor told us about playing Benjamin Franklin in a miniseries.

“Thank God I didn’t have to wear a wig!” he added.

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