Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Business, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Gage Jackson presents top headlines, including the devastating fires on the West Coast, which have consumed over 2.3 million acres. Governor Gavin Newsom highlights the severity compared to last year. The U.S. markets have rebounded with tech stocks leading the way, showing a 25% increase in the S&P 500. Additionally, David Klein, co-inventor of Jelly Belly, is offering a candy factory to a lucky winner in a treasure hunt. The video concludes with a promise of more stories to come.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the impact of the wildfires on the West Coast this summer?

They have not required any firefighting efforts.

They have affected only a small area.

They have been completely contained.

They have consumed over 2.3 million acres.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sector has been instrumental in the recent rebound of U.S. markets?

Energy

Technology

Real Estate

Healthcare

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

As of 2:00 PM Eastern, how much were the Dow Jones, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 up on the day?

Over 2%

Over 1%

Over 3%

Over 4%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is offering a candy factory as a prize in a treasure hunt?

Willy Wonka

David Klein

Elon Musk

Jeff Bezos

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What will each person who finds a golden ticket receive in the treasure hunt?

$1,000

$2,500

$5,000

$10,000