Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main news stories: the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, including the rising death toll and ongoing rescue operations; the British Airways flight cancellations due to a strike by the British Airline Pilots Association over pay disputes; and the House Judiciary Committee's formal steps towards an impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump, with plans to establish ground rules for hearings.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the death toll in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian, and what was the expected trend?

70,000, expected to decrease

70,000, expected to rise

45, expected to rise

45, expected to decrease

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did British Airways cancel nearly all of its flights for Monday and Tuesday?

Due to a government mandate

Due to technical issues

Due to a strike by the British Airline Pilots Association

Due to weather conditions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the British Airline Pilots Association's strike?

Working hours

Pay disputes

Retirement benefits

Safety concerns

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What formal steps is the House Judiciary Committee taking regarding President Donald Trump?

Launching a new election campaign

Starting an impeachment investigation

Conducting a public opinion poll

Proposing new legislation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the goal of the Democrats in defining their impeachment inquiry?

To negotiate with the president

To delay the investigation

To compel witnesses to testify against the president

To gain public support