Newsy's Latest Headlines

The video covers the latest news headlines, including the White House pressuring the FDA to approve the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, the Senate passing a stopgap spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, and COVID-19 cases in animals such as snow leopards and mink. The video concludes with a promise of more news updates.

What was the White House's stance on the FDA's approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine?

• They had no communication with the FDA about it.

• They were indifferent to the approval timeline.

• They wanted the FDA to delay the approval.

• They pressured the FDA to approve it by Friday.

What was the purpose of the stopgap spending bill passed by the Senate?

• To fund new infrastructure projects.

• To increase military spending.

• To reduce taxes for businesses.

• To prevent a partial government shutdown.

Which of the following was NOT discussed as a potential COVID-19 relief measure?

• Further unemployment benefits

• Increased funding for space exploration

• Aid to state and local governments

• Direct payments to Americans

How did the snow leopards at the Louisville Zoo likely contract COVID-19?

• From contaminated food

• From visitors to the zoo

• From an asymptomatic staff member

• From other animals at the zoo

Which animal species have been confirmed to have contracted COVID-19?

• Elephants and giraffes

• Kangaroos and koalas

• Malayan tigers and African lions

• Penguins and polar bears