Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers a downtown explosion under FBI investigation, Christmas messages from Biden and Trump focusing on the pandemic, economic hardships faced by Americans, and the status of the COVID relief bill. Biden praised frontline workers, while Trump highlighted vaccine successes. The video also discusses the impact of COVID-19, with high hospitalization rates and potential loss of jobless benefits if the relief bill is not enacted.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the response of the police to the explosion in the downtown area?

They found a suspicious vehicle after responding to shots fired.

They immediately arrested a suspect.

They called in the National Guard.

They evacuated the entire downtown area.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Elect Joe Biden emphasize in his Christmas message?

The need for stricter lockdowns.

The struggles of Americans and the role of frontline workers.

The achievements of vaccine developers.

The importance of economic growth.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was President Trump's focus in his Christmas message?

The need for international cooperation.

The struggles of unemployed Americans.

The successes of vaccine developers.

The importance of wearing masks.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential consequence if the massive spending package does not become law?

Closure of all non-essential businesses.

A rise in COVID-19 cases.

Millions losing their jobless benefits.

Increased taxes for all citizens.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was President Trump's reaction to the COVID Relief bill?

He immediately signed it into law.

He praised it as a great achievement.

He proposed an alternative bill.

He called it a disgrace but did not say he would veto it.