Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main topics: North Korea's UN ambassador announced that denuclearization is no longer on the negotiation table, criticizing US attempts at dialogue as politically motivated. Amazon plans to open a tech hub in Manhattan by 2021, avoiding previous tax incentive controversies. Lastly, the video pays tribute to Caroll Spinney, the beloved puppeteer of Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, who passed away at 85 after battling dystonia.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did North Korea's ambassador to the United Nations declare about denuclearization?

It is still a topic of negotiation.

It is a priority for the US.

It has been removed from the negotiation table.

It will be discussed next year.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Amazon decide to open a tech hub in Manhattan without tax incentives?

To avoid opposition from residents and politicians.

To receive more tax incentives.

To create more than 50,000 jobs.

To compete with Seattle's headquarters.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for opposition to Amazon's initial plan for a second headquarters in Queens?

The project would not create enough jobs.

The company would receive nearly $3 billion in tax incentives.

The location was too remote.

The headquarters would be too small.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Caroll Spinney best known for portraying on Sesame Street?

Bert and Ernie

Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch

Grover and Count von Count

Elmo and Cookie Monster

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What condition did Caroll Spinney live with before his passing?

Alzheimer's disease

Dystonia

Parkinson's disease

Multiple sclerosis