Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers the confirmation of Joe Biden as the apparent winner of the presidential election, allowing him to begin the transition of power. It highlights Biden's historic cabinet picks, including Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary, Avril Haines as Director of National Intelligence, and Alejandro Mayorkas for Homeland Security. The video also discusses the surge in holiday travel despite COVID-19 warnings, with concerns about potential super spreader events during Thanksgiving.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the General Services Administration confirm regarding the presidential election?

Joe Biden is the apparent winner.

A recount is necessary.

The election results are inconclusive.

Donald Trump is the apparent winner.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who has been chosen as the first female Treasury Secretary?

Kamala Harris

Avril Haines

Janet Yellen

Nancy Pelosi

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which position is Avril Haines nominated for?

Secretary of State

Director of National Intelligence

Attorney General

Secretary of Defense

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the first Latino and immigrant nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security?

Alejandro Mayorkas

Marco Rubio

Julian Castro

Ted Cruz

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern did health officials express about holiday travel?

It could lead to a decrease in COVID-19 cases.

It might result in a super spreader event.

It will have no impact on COVID-19 spread.

It will improve herd immunity.