Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video discusses the significant drop in US retail sales due to the pandemic, highlighting the economic impact and rise in online sales. It covers concerns about the accuracy of a rapid coronavirus test supported by the Trump administration, with the FDA warning of potential failures. The European Union's response to Israel's plan to annex West Bank settlements is also addressed, noting stalled talks. The video concludes with a prompt to follow Newsy for more updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the percentage drop in US retail sales in April, and what was the primary cause?

16%, due to a natural disaster

10%, due to a trade war

16%, due to the pandemic

10%, due to a stock market crash

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did online sales perform during the decline in retail sales?

They decreased significantly

They remained stable

They surged

They were unaffected

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concerns have been raised about the rapid coronavirus test supported by the White House?

It is not widely available

It takes too long to process

It could deliver inaccurate results

It is too expensive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the European Union's historical stance on Israel's expansion into Palestinian territory?

Indifferent

Neutral

Supportive

Condemnatory

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has caused the delay in talks between Israel and the EU regarding the annexation plan?

Economic sanctions

Military conflict

A new coalition government in Israel

Natural disasters