Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main news stories: Turkey's military operation in northern Syria aimed at Kurdish forces following the withdrawal of US troops; PG&E's power shutdown in California due to high winds and fire risk, affecting over 740,000 customers; and an impending snowstorm in Colorado, with temperatures expected to drop significantly.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for Turkey's military operation in northern Syria?

To establish a new government

To support Kurdish forces

To eliminate the threat of terrorism

To expand its territory

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event allowed Turkey to proceed with its military operation?

Approval from the United Nations

The withdrawal of U.S. troops

Support from the European Union

A peace treaty with Syria

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did PG&E shut down power in parts of California?

To conserve energy

Due to high winds posing a fire threat

To upgrade power lines

Because of a cyber attack

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many customers were affected by the PG&E power shutdown?

Over 250,000

Over 1 million

Over 740,000

Over 500,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What weather change is expected in Denver due to the snowstorm?

A heatwave hitting the region

Temperatures dropping from 80 to 20 degrees

Heavy rainfall instead of snow

Temperatures rising from 20 to 80 degrees