Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers the US job market's recovery, noting a drop in unemployment claims but highlighting the ongoing economic challenges due to the pandemic. It discusses the surge in COVID-19 cases leading to increased restrictions in several states. Additionally, the video announces the MLB Cy Young Award winners, Shane Bieber and Trevor Bauer, and their unique connection as former teammates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent trend in the US job market indicates signs of recovery?

Increase in job openings

Growth in new business startups

Rise in average salaries

Decrease in unemployment benefit claims

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many fewer jobs does the US economy have compared to pre-pandemic levels?

20 million

10 million

5 million

15 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential threat to the job market recovery as mentioned in the transcript?

Decrease in consumer spending

Increase in interest rates

Rising inflation rates

Surge in COVID-19 cases

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state was the first to record more than 1,000,000 COVID-19 cases?

California

Florida

New York

Texas

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who won the Cy Young Award in the American League this year?

Trevor Bauer

Clayton Kershaw

Shane Bieber

Jacob deGrom