Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers top headlines including President-elect Joe Biden's expected nomination of Antony Blinken as Secretary of State. It also discusses AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, which is 90% effective and easier to distribute than others. Additionally, it highlights China's efforts to control the virus spread through mass testing and restrictions, despite criticism. The video concludes with a prompt to stay tuned for more global news updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who has President Elect Joe Biden chosen for the position of Secretary of State?

Donald Trump

Barack Obama

Kamala Harris

Antony Blinken

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university collaborated with AstraZeneca to develop a COVID-19 vaccine?

Cambridge University

Stanford University

Oxford University

Harvard University

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant advantage of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine compared to others?

It does not need ultracold storage

It requires no regulatory approval

It is 100% effective

It is the first vaccine developed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy has China been criticized for in its handling of COVID-19?

Zero-COVID strategy

No restrictions

Herd immunity

Vaccine-only approach

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action are Chinese health officials planning in response to new COVID-19 cases?

Testing millions of people

Banning international travel

Distributing free masks

Closing all schools