Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Gage Jackson presents current headlines, including a tragic bombing near a girls' school in Kabul, Afghanistan, resulting in at least 30 deaths. The attack targeted a Shiite neighborhood, and investigations are ongoing. In the US, a cyber attack on Colonial Pipeline led to a temporary shutdown, affecting fuel supply on the East Coast. The company is working with cybersecurity experts and authorities. Additionally, the US jobs report shows a lower-than-expected increase in employment, sparking debates over federal spending and unemployment benefits. President Biden supports continued aid to boost economic recovery.

What was the target of the bomb attack in Afghanistan?

• A market

• A government building

• A girls' school

• A military base

Which company was affected by the cyberattack in the USA?

• BP

• Chevron

• Colonial Pipeline

• ExxonMobil

What percentage of fuel does the Colonial Pipeline transport for the East Coast?

• 60%

• 45%

• 30%

• 75%

How many jobs were added in the US last month according to the report?

• 266,000

• 500,000

• 900,000

• 1,200,000

What is the US Chamber of Commerce's stance on the additional unemployment benefits?

• They want to maintain the current benefits

• They support increasing the benefits

• They have no opinion on the matter

• They are calling for the benefits to be stopped