Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Social Studies

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The video covers the grim milestone of COVID-19 deaths in the US surpassing those of the Vietnam War, with over one million Americans testing positive. It discusses the CDC's guidance on reopening and Joe Biden's endorsement by Hillary Clinton, who highlights healthcare and economic inequalities. The Academy Awards' decision to consider films released on video on demand for Best Picture is also mentioned. The video concludes with a promise of continued news coverage.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant milestone did the US reach regarding COVID-19 deaths?

Surpassed deaths from the Vietnam War

Surpassed deaths from the Gulf War

Surpassed deaths from World War II

Surpassed deaths from the Korean War

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action have states begun to take as COVID-19 cases and death curves flatten?

Closing all public spaces

Reopening businesses in stages

Implementing stricter lockdowns

Increasing testing sites

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who endorsed Joe Biden during a virtual town hall?

Elizabeth Warren

Bernie Sanders

Barack Obama

Hillary Clinton

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change did the Academy Awards announce regarding film eligibility?

Only films released in theaters are eligible

Films released on streaming platforms are eligible

Only international films are eligible

No changes were announced

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Newsy's approach to news coverage as mentioned in the video?

To inform and influence

To entertain without informing

To inform without influence

To entertain and influence