Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Social Studies, Physical Ed

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The video covers several news topics: a boat fire off the California coast where the US Coast Guard recovered four bodies and 29 people remain missing; over 1000 flight cancellations in the US due to Hurricane Dorian, which has already caused significant damage in the Bahamas; and the Trump administration's reconsideration of its immigration policy regarding deporting immigrants with severe medical conditions, with the deferred action program remaining in place.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the boat that caught fire off the coast of California?

Tourist cruise

Diving expedition

Cargo transport

Fishing expedition

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were rescued by a Good Samaritan after the boat fire?

Five

Four

Seven

Six

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region in the US is most affected by flight cancellations due to Hurricane Dorian?

Western US

Southeastern US

Midwestern US

Northeastern US

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the Trump administration's decision on deporting immigrants with severe medical conditions?

The decision is finalized

The decision is on hold

The decision is unknown

The decision is reversed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the deferred action program allow immigrants to do?

Stay in the US for life-saving treatment

Travel freely in the US

Study in the US

Work in the US