Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

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Hard

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Christian Bryant from Washington DC introduces the news. President Trump announced the suspension of US contributions to the WHO, citing mismanagement of the coronavirus crisis. The WHO expressed regret over this decision. Meanwhile, Americans began receiving stimulus checks, though funds for small business relief are depleting. Unemployment claims rose significantly. In political news, Joe Biden received endorsements from Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Barack Obama. The broadcast concludes with a promise of continued unbiased news coverage.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason given by President Trump for suspending US contributions to the WHO?

Mismanagement of the coronavirus crisis

Political bias

Lack of transparency

Financial misappropriation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many Americans were expected to receive stimulus checks on the day mentioned?

100 million

80 million

50 million

120 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which program's funds were reported to be running out?

Education relief program

Housing relief program

Small business relief program

Healthcare relief program

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who endorsed Joe Biden in a video posted online?

Elizabeth Warren

Kamala Harris

Hillary Clinton

Nancy Pelosi

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which former President endorsed Joe Biden earlier in the week?

Barack Obama

Jimmy Carter

Bill Clinton

George W. Bush