Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main news stories: Marjorie Taylor Greene's controversial social media activity and the resulting political backlash, the Pakistan Supreme Court's decision to release a man previously convicted in the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl, and the World Health Organization's mission to Wuhan, China, to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each story highlights significant political, legal, and health-related issues on a global scale.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the backlash against Marjorie Taylor Greene?

Her stance on healthcare reform

Her support for environmental policies

Her past social media posts advocating violence

Her opposition to tax cuts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Pakistan Supreme Court's decision regarding the man involved in Daniel Pearl's case?

He was extradited to the United States

He was given a new trial

He was released after being acquitted

He was sentenced to life imprisonment

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of Daniel Pearl's family to the court's decision?

They requested a retrial

They remained neutral

They called it a travesty of justice

They supported the decision

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the WHO team's mission in Wuhan?

To conduct a health survey

To establish a new research facility

To investigate the origins of COVID-19

To develop a new vaccine

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenges has the WHO mission in Wuhan faced?

Technological failures

Natural disasters

Delays and diplomatic issues

Lack of funding