Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Social Studies

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The video covers three main topics: a federal judge's ruling on Harvard University's admissions process, which was found not to discriminate against Asian American applicants; the World Trade Organization's warning of a global economic slowdown due to factors like the US-China trade war and Brexit, with a revised forecast for trade growth; and General Motors' decision to close factories in Mexico due to a parts shortage caused by a worker strike in the US.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main accusation against Harvard University's admissions process?

Ignoring standardized test scores

Not considering extracurricular activities

Discriminating against Asian American applicants

Favoring international students over domestic ones

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the judge, how is race considered in Harvard's admissions process?

Not considered at all

As one of many factors

As a negative factor

As the primary factor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What global events contributed to the WTO's warning of an economic slowdown?

Rising oil prices

US-China trade war and Brexit

Increased global tourism

Technological advancements

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the revised growth forecast for trade in merchandise by the WTO?

3.5%

2.6%

4.0%

1.2%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did General Motors decide to close factories in Mexico?

Due to a decline in car sales

To upgrade factory equipment

To relocate to another country

Because of a parts shortage