Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Gage Jackson from Newsy presents top headlines, including a tragic Boeing 737 crash in India with 16 fatalities and over 100 injuries, attributed to heavy rain and poor visibility. In Lebanon, the cause of the Beirut explosion remains undetermined, with investigations considering external interference. The explosion resulted in at least 150 deaths and over 5000 injuries. In the US, coronavirus relief talks between Democrats and the Trump administration stalled, prompting potential executive action by President Trump. Additionally, Newsy's Bellingcat series is nominated for an Emmy, highlighting open-source investigations into international conflicts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary cause of the Boeing 737 accident in India?

Bird strike

Pilot error

Heavy rains and poor visibility

Engine failure

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is being considered as a possible cause of the Beirut explosion?

Natural gas leak

External interference

Electrical fault

Chemical spill

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were injured in the Beirut explosion?

Over 5000

Over 1000

Over 3000

Over 7000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue in the US coronavirus relief talks?

Tax cuts

Unemployment benefits

Price tag of the stimulus package

Healthcare provisions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For what is the Newsy Bellingcat series nominated?

Peabody Award

Emmy Award

Golden Globe

Pulitzer Prize