Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers three main news stories: the Miami condo collapse, the Albuquerque hot air balloon crash, and Serena Williams' decision not to participate in the Tokyo Olympics. The Miami condo collapse has resulted in nine confirmed deaths, with over 150 people still missing. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and structural damage has been identified. In Albuquerque, a hot air balloon crash resulted in five fatalities, with the basket detaching after hitting a power line. Serena Williams announced she will not compete in the Tokyo Olympics, citing unspecified reasons.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reported death toll at the Miami condo collapse site as of Sunday afternoon?

Fifteen

Twenty

Nine

Five

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What structural issue was identified in the Miami condo building?

Faulty electrical wiring

Cracks in the windows

Major structural damage to the concrete slab

Leaking water pipes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people died in the Albuquerque hot air balloon accident?

Four

Three

Six

Five

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused the hot air balloon basket to detach in the Albuquerque accident?

Pilot error

Mechanical failure

A power line collision

Strong winds

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Serena Williams decide not to participate in the Tokyo Olympics?

She retired from tennis

She wanted to focus on Wimbledon

She did not specify her reasons

She was injured