Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Social Studies

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The video covers several news stories: a noose was found at Sonoma Raceway in California and another at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, both incidents involving NASCAR and Bubba Wallace. A US soldier, Ethan Melzer, was charged with terrorism for planning an ambush on his unit with the help of a neo-Nazi group. Seattle's mayor announced the dismantling of the Capitol Hill protest zone due to violence overshadowing peaceful protests. Viewers are encouraged to follow Newsy for updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant action did Bubba Wallace take in NASCAR?

He called for a ban on Confederate flags.

He became the first Black NASCAR team owner.

He won the Daytona 500.

He retired from racing.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Ethan Melzer accused of planning?

A bank robbery

A political protest

A cyber attack

An ambush on his own unit

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which extremist group was Ethan Melzer allegedly associated with?

The Aryan Brotherhood

The Ku Klux Klan

The Order of Nine Angels

The Black Panthers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Seattle's mayor decide to dismantle the protest zone?

Due to a lack of participants

Because of multiple shootings

To build a new park

To host a public event

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main message of the peaceful protesters in Seattle?

Promotion of economic reforms

Opposition to racism and police brutality

Advocacy for environmental policies

Support for the local government

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