Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Johanna Greenaway presents top news headlines, including the Trump administration's efforts to protect national monuments with US Marshals and National Guard support. The administration also plans to stop funding for COVID-19 testing sites amid rising cases. NASA honors Mary W. Jackson by renaming its headquarters after her, recognizing her contributions to the space race and advocacy for women in federal service.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is the Trump administration considering to protect national monuments?

Building protective barriers

Hiring private security firms

Increasing local police presence

Deploying the US Marshals

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states reported over 5,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day?

Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada

Florida, Texas, and California

New York, New Jersey, and Illinois

Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change did NASA announce regarding its headquarters?

Opening it to the public

Expanding its facilities

Renaming it after Mary W. Jackson

Relocating to a new city

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mary W. Jackson recognized for posthumously in 2019?

A Nobel Prize in Physics

A Congressional Gold Medal

An honorary doctorate

A Presidential Medal of Freedom

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Mary W. Jackson's contributions to NASA?

Designing the Hubble Space Telescope

Advocating for the hiring and promotion of women

Developing the first space shuttle

Leading the Apollo 11 mission