Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several news topics. Roger Stone, an associate of President Trump, is facing sentencing after being convicted of obstructing a congressional inquiry, lying to Congress, and witness tampering. Federal prosecutors recommended a 7 to 9 year sentence, but Attorney General William Barr suggested a lighter sentence following criticism from President Trump. MGM Resorts experienced a data breach last summer, affecting over 10 million guests, though no financial data was compromised. Turkey has warned Syria to halt its offensive in Idlib province, threatening action if the assault continues. The Syrian government has ignored a 2018 ceasefire, displacing 900,000 civilians since December.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Roger Stone convicted of?

Obstructing a congressional inquiry

Insider trading

Money laundering

Tax evasion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original prison sentence recommended for Roger Stone?

7 to 9 years

5 to 7 years

3 to 5 years

10 to 12 years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of information was accessed in the MGM Resorts data breach?

Names, addresses, and passport numbers

Bank account numbers

Social security numbers

Credit card details

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were affected by the MGM Resorts data breach?

Over 10 million

Over 5 million

Over 1 million

Over 20 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the impact of Syria's recent offensive in Idlib?

Peace agreement signed

900,000 civilians displaced

Economic growth

Increased trade