Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers major news stories including a severe winter storm causing power outages in Texas, a deadly tornado in North Carolina, and President Biden's efforts to promote his $1.9 trillion COVID relief package in Milwaukee. The storm has led to equipment failures and rolling blackouts, prompting federal assistance. Meanwhile, the tornado in North Carolina resulted in fatalities and injuries, with ongoing rescue efforts. Biden's visit to Milwaukee aims to gather support for his relief package, which faces opposition from Republicans.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main reasons for the power outages in Texas?

Voluntary shutdowns by power companies

Cyber attacks on the grid

Flooding of power plants

High demand and equipment failures

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural disaster struck North Carolina, causing fatalities and power outages?

Hurricane

Earthquake

Tornado

Wildfire

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of President Biden's visit to Milwaukee?

To launch a new education initiative

To announce a new healthcare plan

To gain support for his COVID-19 relief package

To address climate change issues

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much is President Biden's COVID-19 relief package worth?

$2.5 trillion

$1.9 trillion

$900 billion

$1.5 trillion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main criticism from Republicans regarding the COVID-19 relief package?

It is too expensive

It focuses too much on healthcare

It does not include enough tax cuts

It is too small to be effective