Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Adam Elrashidy reports on top news headlines, including the removal of a Confederate statue in Richmond, VA, amid ongoing protests about racial injustice. Senate Republicans are set to unveil the Justice Act, a police reform bill, following the White House's plan. Critics argue it doesn't go as far as the House Democrats' proposal. In Beijing, over 1200 flights are canceled due to a new COVID-19 outbreak, with emergency response levels raised. The video concludes with a call to follow on social media and check out more news stories.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the location of the Confederate statue that was recently removed in Richmond, Virginia?

Near James Madison University

Near the University of Virginia

Near Virginia Commonwealth University

Near George Mason University

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the police reform bill proposed by Senate Republicans?

The Liberty Act

The Equality Act

The Freedom Act

The Justice Act

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main criticisms of the GOP's police reform bill?

It does not address racial profiling

It encourages the use of choke holds

It does not go as far as the House Democrats' proposal

It is too comprehensive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many flights were reportedly canceled in Beijing due to a new coronavirus outbreak?

Over 500

Over 1200

Over 800

Over 1000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emergency response level was Beijing raised to amid the new coronavirus outbreak?

Level 1

Level 4

Level 2

Level 3