Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video covers three main news stories: a gas leak investigation in Baltimore involving a van with 1000 gallons of gasoline, an antitrust investigation into Google by attorneys general from all 50 states and territories, and the impact of heatwaves in France, which led to increased mortality but were less severe than in 2003 due to preventative measures. The video also mentions scrutiny of other tech giants like Facebook, Apple, and Amazon, and highlights record temperatures in Europe during June and July.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted the evacuation of buildings in Baltimore's inner harbor?

A chemical spill

A fire outbreak

A van leaking gas

A bomb threat

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which federal agency is involved in the Baltimore gas leak investigation?

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms

Environmental Protection Agency

Department of Homeland Security

Federal Bureau of Investigation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the focus of the antitrust investigation announced by the attorneys general?

Google's privacy policies

Google's advertising strategies

Google's online dominance

Google's tax practices

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which other tech companies are facing scrutiny alongside Google?

Twitter, Snapchat, and TikTok

Netflix, Hulu, and Disney

Facebook, Apple, and Amazon

Microsoft, IBM, and Oracle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did French health officials manage to reduce the mortality rate during the heatwaves compared to 2003?

By relocating vulnerable populations

By providing free healthcare services

By implementing preventative measures

By increasing air conditioning usage