Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Gage Jackson presents top stories, including USPS warnings about mail-in ballot delays for the November election, President Trump's criticism of mail voting, and the USPS's preparation for increased mail-in ballots due to COVID-19. A government watchdog reports that DHS leaders Chad Wolf and Ken Cuccinelli were unlawfully appointed. A Mayo Clinic study suggests COVID-19 plasma treatment may reduce deaths, though it's not yet conclusive. The video concludes with a promise of more stories to follow.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern did the US Postal Service express regarding the November election?

Delayed delivery of mail-in ballots

Insufficient election staff

Increased voter turnout

Lack of polling stations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why has President Trump criticized mail-in voting?

It is too slow

It could lead to voter fraud

It is too expensive

It is not environmentally friendly

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Government Accountability Office find about the Department of Homeland Security's acting leaders?

They were overqualified

They were unlawfully appointed

They were underpaid

They were highly experienced

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential benefit did the Mayo Clinic study find in using blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors?

Improved vaccine efficacy

Reduced hospital costs

Faster recovery for patients

Increased immunity for healthy individuals

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a limitation of the Mayo Clinic's study on blood plasma treatment?

It was too expensive

It was conducted in only one location

It was not a formal study

It had too few participants