Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Interactive Video

Business, Journalism, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video covers several major news topics. Pfizer has announced that its COVID-19 vaccine is safe for children aged 12 and above, based on preliminary data. President Biden is set to unveil a comprehensive plan to revitalize the US economy, focusing on infrastructure and job creation, funded by increased corporate taxes. The video also discusses the investigation into the Suez Canal blockage caused by the Ever Given ship, which disrupted global trade for six days. Finally, it previews upcoming news stories and ongoing coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What age group has Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine been deemed safe for?

Children as young as 12

Adults only

Children as young as 5

Teenagers aged 16 and above

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key component of President Biden's economic plan?

Cutting healthcare funding

Investing in future infrastructure

Building a wall

Reducing corporate taxes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does President Biden plan to fund his economic proposal?

By cutting social security benefits

By increasing personal income taxes

By reducing military spending

By increasing corporate taxes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the Ever Given blockage in the Suez Canal?

It led to a decrease in oil prices

It resulted in billions of dollars in global trade losses

It had no significant impact on trade

It caused a minor delay in local shipping

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are experts currently investigating about the Ever Given?

The ship's cargo contents

The ship's ownership details

The cause of the ship running aground

The weather conditions during the incident