Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Johanna Grant reports on recent news, including a tragic incident at the Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Parade, where a driver hit a crowd, resulting in one death and one serious injury. Authorities are investigating the incident. Meanwhile, Tropical Depression Claudette is causing heavy rainfall and flash flooding in the southeastern US. The US has sent 2.5 million doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine to Taiwan to help combat a severe outbreak. The video concludes with a promise of more news updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nature of the incident at the Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Parade?

A vehicle accident

A natural disaster

A concert

A protest

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of Tropical Depression Claudette?

It is moving towards the West Coast

It is causing heavy rainfall and flash flooding

It has dissipated completely

It is expected to become a hurricane

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which areas are being affected by Tropical Depression Claudette?

The Midwest

The Deep South and coastal states

The Pacific Northwest

The Northeast

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine did the U.S. send to Taiwan?

10 million

5 million

2.5 million

1 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason behind the U.S. sending vaccines to Taiwan?

To boost trade relations

To promote cultural exchange

To assist Taiwan during its severe COVID-19 outbreak

To support Taiwan's tourism industry