Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Social Studies

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The video covers the latest news headlines, including Joe Biden's confirmation as the next U.S. president by the Electoral College, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with a focus on the U.S. death toll surpassing 300,000 and the start of the vaccination campaign. It also discusses Attorney General William Barr's resignation and the political context surrounding it. The video concludes with a promise of more news updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the expected Electoral College vote count for Joe Biden?

232 votes

306 votes

270 votes

320 votes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant milestone did the U.S. reach in terms of COVID-19 deaths?

200,000 deaths

250,000 deaths

300,000 deaths

350,000 deaths

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are prioritized for the first COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S.?

Teachers and students

Healthcare workers and long-term care residents

Government officials

Essential retail workers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is Attorney General William Barr's resignation effective?

January 6th

January 1st

December 23rd

December 15th

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who will take over as acting Attorney General after William Barr's resignation?

Jeff Rosen

Joe Biden

Kamala Harris

Mike Pence