Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Christian Bryant reports on key news headlines, including President Trump's push to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan due to COVID-19 concerns, the impact of the pandemic on the US meat industry, and the spread of the virus in American prisons. The report highlights the challenges faced by these sectors and the measures being taken to address them.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason President Trump is considering withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan?

To reduce military spending

To focus on domestic issues

Due to coronavirus concerns

Because of a peace agreement

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge faced by the U.S. meat industry during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Increased demand for meat products

Shortage of livestock

Closure of processing facilities

Lack of transportation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company chairman mentioned that the food supply chain is breaking?

John Tyson

Elon Musk

Jeff Bezos

Warren Buffet

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measure are authorities taking to control COVID-19 spread in prisons?

Increasing testing

Releasing inmates

Building new facilities

Providing more masks

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which prison is highlighted for having one of the deadliest COVID-19 outbreaks?

Attica Correctional Facility

Rikers Island

Elkton Prison

San Quentin State Prison