Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, Journalism, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video covers three main news stories. First, the US government is deploying over 1100 troops to assist at vaccination sites across the country, with plans for more. In India, farmers are protesting new agricultural laws by blocking highways, demanding their repeal. Lastly, Brett Reid, son of Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, was involved in a severe car crash, raising concerns about his participation in the upcoming Super Bowl.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many troops is the US government initially deploying to support vaccination sites?

10000

5000

500

1100

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main demand of the farmers protesting in India?

Subsidies for fertilizers

Repeal of new agricultural laws

Increase in crop prices

Better irrigation facilities

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What reason does the Indian government give for the new agricultural laws?

To modernize the farming sector

To reduce government spending

To improve food quality

To increase exports

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Brett Reed's role with the Kansas City Chiefs?

Outside Linebackers Coach

Quarterback Coach

Head Coach

Team Manager

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Brett Reed admit to before the car crash?

Speeding

Driving without a license

Having two to three drinks

Using a phone while driving