Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers several major news stories. In Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, which sparked protests. The National Guard was deployed to assist local authorities. Meanwhile, Hurricane Laura is intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico, prompting evacuation orders in Texas and Louisiana. In Illinois, new COVID-19 measures require masks in bars and restaurants. The video also provides information on streaming the Republican National Convention.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Governor Tony Evers take in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake?

Called for a federal investigation

Resigned from office

Imposed a curfew

Declared a state of emergency

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected category of Hurricane Laura as it makes landfall?

Category 1

Category 4

Category 2

Category 3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which areas were ordered to evacuate due to Hurricane Laura?

Florida and Georgia

Texas and Louisiana

South Carolina and North Carolina

Mississippi and Alabama

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new rule was announced for bars and restaurants in Illinois?

They must close by 8 PM

They can only serve takeout

Customers must wear masks when interacting with staff

They must limit capacity to 25%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which counties in Illinois were ordered to shut down indoor dining?

Will and Kankakee

Kane and Kendall

Cook and DuPage

Lake and McHenry