Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Business

9th - 10th Grade

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Gates Jackson presents the weekend's top headlines, including Hurricane Isaias approaching Florida, Joe Biden's pending VP announcement, and McDonald's new mask policy and restaurant closures due to COVID-19. The hurricane is expected to strengthen as it moves towards Florida, while Biden's VP choice is anticipated before the Democratic National Convention. McDonald's will enforce mask-wearing in all locations, with potential law enforcement involvement for non-compliance.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What preparations are being made in Coastal Florida for Hurricane Isaias?

Evacuating residents

Cancelling flights

Distributing sandbags

Boarding up windows and closing beaches

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected path of Hurricane Isaias?

East towards the Atlantic Ocean

South towards Cuba

Northwest towards Florida

Towards the Gulf of Mexico

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is Joe Biden expected to announce his running mate?

After the election

At the end of July

In the beginning of August

Just before the Democratic National Convention

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has Joe Biden promised regarding his choice of running mate?

He will choose a governor

He will choose a former president

He will choose a woman

He will choose a senator

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new policy has McDonald's implemented in response to the pandemic?

Requiring face masks for customers

Offering free meals

Increasing prices

Reducing menu items