Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video covers the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, highlighting her contributions to gender equality and her battles with cancer. It provides updates on the COVID-19 vaccine timeline, with President Trump and CDC Director Robert Redfield offering differing timelines for availability. The video also discusses the US ban on TikTok and WeChat due to national security concerns, and the potential deal with Oracle. Finally, it introduces Newsy's Emmy-nominated series in collaboration with Bellingcat, focusing on international conflicts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's significant contributions during her career?

Promoting gender equality

Advocating for environmental protection

Advancing space exploration

Supporting tax reforms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did President Trump announce that a COVID-19 vaccine would be ready for distribution?

After the November 3rd election

By the end of 2022

Within 24 hours of approval

In the third quarter of 2021

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the CDC, when is the COVID-19 vaccine expected to be widely available to the general public?

In the third quarter of 2021

In the first quarter of 2021

By the end of 2020

By April 2021

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reason given by the Trump administration for banning TikTok and WeChat?

They promote misinformation

They are a national security risk

They violate copyright laws

They are too addictive

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company is involved in a potential deal to take over TikTok's US operations?

Microsoft

Oracle

Amazon

Google