Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The transcript covers several current events: Tropical Storm Claudette is moving away from the US, linked to multiple deaths. Japan plans to allow local spectators at the Tokyo Olympics if COVID-19 is controlled, but concerns remain. Iran's president-elect, Ebrahim Raisi, refuses to meet with President Biden, while nuclear deal talks progress. The US Supreme Court ruled against NCAA limits on education-related benefits for athletes. Finally, Vice President Kamala Harris and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh visit Pittsburgh to discuss infrastructure plans, as bipartisan efforts continue in the Senate.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of Tropical Storm Claudette according to the National Hurricane Center?

It is intensifying and moving towards the US.

It is moving away from the US and weakening.

It has dissipated completely.

It is stationary over the Gulf of Mexico.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum number of local spectators allowed at the Tokyo Olympics if COVID-19 is controlled?

20,000

5,000

10,000

15,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the Olympic Village residents is expected to be vaccinated?

50%

60%

70%

Above 80%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding NCAA compensation limits?

They upheld the limits on all compensation.

They decided to maintain the current rules without changes.

They ruled that education-related benefits cannot be limited.

They allowed salaries for college athletes.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the U.S. infrastructure plan negotiations?

A deal has been reached with Republicans.

It has been passed by the Senate.

Negotiations have ended without a deal.

The plan has been abandoned.