Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Gage Jackson reports on various headlines, including charges against a Russian national for election interference, Microsoft's claims of unsuccessful hacking attempts by foreign spies, Portland's new policy on tear gas use during protests, and confusion over US stimulus checks received by foreigners. The report concludes with a sign-off, promising more headlines in the future.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Russian national charged with by the Trump administration?

Spying on American citizens

Hacking into government databases

Interfering in the presidential election

Smuggling illegal goods

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries were reported by Microsoft to have targeted email accounts related to the US political parties?

Iran, North Korea, and China

Russia, India, and Iran

Russia, China, and Iran

North Korea, China, and Russia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler take regarding police tactics?

Increased police funding

Implemented a curfew

Deployed the National Guard

Banned the use of tear gas

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason behind the policy change in Portland regarding crowd control?

To encourage more protests

To increase police presence

To reduce violence in the city

To support the police department

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue arose with US stimulus checks being sent abroad?

Checks were lost in the mail

Checks were sent to the wrong addresses

Checks were issued in the wrong currency

Foreigners received checks they might not be eligible for