Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers top headlines for December 31st, including President Trump's early return to the White House, a police shooting in Minneapolis, and the revocation of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai's bail. Trump cut short his Florida vacation amid political tensions, while the Minneapolis incident involved a fatal police shooting of a felony suspect. In Hong Kong, Jimmy Lai faces legal challenges amid a crackdown on dissent. The video concludes with a prompt to stay tuned for more news updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did President Trump return to the White House earlier than planned?

He had a family emergency.

He was responding to a political challenge by a senator.

He wanted to celebrate New Year's Eve at the White House.

He was attending an important meeting.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nature of the challenge posed by Senator Josh Hawley?

It was a demand for a new election.

It was a call for a recount in Missouri.

It was a symbolic objection to Biden's victory.

It was a legal challenge to the election results.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason given by police for the shooting in Minneapolis?

The man was trying to escape.

The man was resisting arrest.

The man fired at the police first.

The man was a suspect in a robbery.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the authorities promise following the Minneapolis shooting?

To release the body cam footage.

To conduct an internal investigation.

To hold a press conference.

To arrest the officers involved.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Jimmy Lai's bail revoked?

He violated the terms of his bail.

He was involved in another criminal case.

He attempted to flee the country.

Prosecutors requested it due to national security concerns.