Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Business, Social Studies

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The video covers three main news stories: the North Carolina Republican Party's expected vote to censure Senator Richard Burr for his impeachment vote against former President Trump, the ongoing power emergency in Texas due to a severe winter storm, and the political crisis in Myanmar where military leaders have extended the detention of Aung San Suu Kyi. Each story highlights significant political and social events, including the impact of weather on infrastructure, political accountability, and international political unrest.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the North Carolina Republican Party considering censuring Senator Richard Burr?

For opposing a healthcare reform

For voting to convict former President Trump

For missing a crucial vote

For supporting a new tax bill

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason given by Senator Burr for his vote against former President Trump?

He wanted to support his party's decision

He believed the trial was unconstitutional

He found the evidence against Trump compelling

He was absent during the vote

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused the power emergency in Texas?

A severe winter storm

A heatwave

A tornado

A hurricane

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were affected by the power cuts in Texas?

500,000

1.5 million

2 million

3 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Myanmar's military take on February 1st?

Conducted a coup

Imposed a new constitution

Signed a peace treaty

Held a national election