Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

University

Hard

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The video covers three main topics: Congress is working on a funding bill to prevent another government shutdown, with the current legislation expiring on September 30th. The House has passed ten spending bills, but the Senate has not passed any. In Bolivia, part of the Amazon is burning, affecting over 4.2 million acres, with efforts underway to control the fires. Lastly, Target is launching a new loyalty program called Target Circle, offering rewards and personalized deals to its shoppers starting October 6th.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the current negotiations in Congress regarding the funding bill?

To pass new healthcare legislation

To avoid a second government shutdown

To increase government spending

To reduce taxes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the Amazon is experiencing severe fires, as mentioned in the video?

Colombia

Peru

Bolivia

Brazil

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many acres of land have been affected by the fires in Bolivia?

1.5 million acres

2.8 million acres

3.6 million acres

4.2 million acres

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the new loyalty program launched by Target?

Target Advantage

Target Plus

Target Rewards

Target Circle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When will the Target Circle program be available to US shoppers?

November 1st

October 6th

December 10th

September 15th