Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Business, Social Studies

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The video covers various global news topics, including the Federal Reserve and Treasury's appearance before the Senate regarding the Paycheck Protection program, US-China tensions over WHO funding, and a surge in UK jobless claims. It concludes with a call to stay updated with Newsy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of the Paycheck Protection Program discussed by Jerome Powell and Steve Mnuchin?

To support educational institutions

To provide loans to large corporations

To offer forgivable loans to small businesses

To fund healthcare facilities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did President Trump threaten regarding the World Health Organization?

Increase funding

Merge it with another agency

Withdraw US membership

Appoint a new director

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did China respond to the US threat to withdraw from the WHO?

By ignoring the threat

By agreeing to all US demands

By accusing the US of deflection

By increasing its own funding to the WHO

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the percentage increase in unemployment claims in the UK in April?

50%

69%

80%

100%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected unemployment rate in the UK by the fall?

10%

8%

5%

12%