Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main topics: the separate trials for Derek Chauvin and other officers involved in George Floyd's case due to COVID-19 restrictions; the lagging vaccine rollout in the US and new strategies to improve it, including not holding back second doses and expanding vaccination to lower priority groups; and political developments, including a House resolution urging Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th amendment to remove President Trump, with Democrats considering impeachment if he does not.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why will Derek Chauvin be tried separately from the other officers involved in George Floyd's case?

Because of public opinion

To comply with COVID-19 restrictions

To expedite the trial process

Due to legal strategy differences

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the lag in COVID-19 vaccine administration in the US?

Public reluctance to get vaccinated

Insufficient healthcare workers

Distribution issues

Lack of vaccine supply

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change did Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announce to speed up the vaccine rollout?

Importing vaccines from other countries

Increasing vaccine production

Prioritizing older adults

Not holding back second doses

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is the House planning to take regarding President Trump?

Invoke the 25th Amendment

Pass a new healthcare bill

Approve a new stimulus package

Consider impeachment

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the House's resolution urging Vice President Mike Pence to do?

Run for President

Support a new bill

Invoke the 25th Amendment

Resign from his position