Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers the current US COVID-19 situation, with the death toll surpassing 50,000. President Trump suggests reopening schools as several states, including Tennessee, Mississippi, and Montana, begin lifting restrictions. Georgia's reopening of businesses like gyms and salons is highlighted, along with the cautious approach of business owners. The video also discusses the cancellation of New York's Democratic primary and Bernie Sanders' reaction. The video concludes with a promise of continued news coverage.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states are mentioned as starting to lift restrictions and reopen businesses?

Tennessee, Mississippi, and Montana

New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut

California, Texas, and Florida

Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What types of businesses did Georgia begin reopening last week?

Parks and recreational areas

Shopping malls and retail stores

Gyms, tattoo parlors, and hair salons

Restaurants and cafes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the focus of the Newsy series mentioned in the transcript?

The political response to COVID-19

International efforts to combat the virus

How Americans are coping with changes due to the coronavirus crisis

The economic impact of the pandemic

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant milestone did the US COVID-19 cases surpass as mentioned in the transcript?

1,000,000 cases

500,000 cases

980,000 cases

750,000 cases

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the New York Democratic presidential primary canceled?

Due to a lack of candidates

Technical issues with voting systems

The winner was considered a foregone conclusion

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic