Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Interactive Video

Journalism, Science, Business

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The transcript covers three main news stories: a plane crash near Lafayette Regional Airport in Louisiana resulting in five deaths and one survivor; Jim Beam being fined for a warehouse fire that caused environmental damage to Kentucky and Ohio rivers; and NASA astronaut Christina Koch setting a new record for the longest single space flight by a woman, surpassing the previous record held by Peggy Whitson.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the plane crash near Lafayette Regional Airport?

The crash was averted at the last moment.

The plane landed safely after a minor issue.

Five people died, and one passenger survived.

All passengers survived without injuries.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the consequence of the Jim Beam warehouse fire?

The fire was contained without any damage.

The fire led to a bourbon spill, affecting local rivers.

The fire was a minor incident with no environmental impact.

The fire was caused by a malfunctioning sprinkler system.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much was Jim Beam fined for the warehouse fire incident?

$600,000

$100,000

$1,000,000

$50,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who previously held the record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman before Christina Koch?

Valentina Tereshkova

Peggy Whitson

Mae Jemison

Sally Ride

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many days is Christina Koch expected to spend aboard the space station by the end of her mission?

350 days

328 days

300 days

288 days