Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video discusses the impact of coronavirus on the stock market, with the Dow Jones dropping over 2000 points and trading being suspended due to Saudi Arabia's oil price cuts. The US Surgeon General announced the availability of coronavirus testing kits, while President Trump accused the media and Democrats of inflaming the situation. The US has over 540 cases across 34 states, with 22 deaths. Joe Biden received endorsements from Kamala Harris and Cory Booker, while Jesse Jackson endorsed Bernie Sanders. Six states will hold primaries or caucuses, with Newsy providing coverage.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the reasons for the brief suspension of trading in the stock market?

A new trade agreement

Saudi Arabia's decision to cut oil prices

A natural disaster

A major cyber attack

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many coronavirus testing kits did the US Surgeon General say would be available by the end of the week?

One million

Five million

Two million

Four million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did President Trump accuse of trying to inflame the coronavirus situation?

The World Health Organization

The media and Democrats

The European Union

The CDC

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two former presidential rivals endorsed Joe Biden?

Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg

Kamala Harris and Cory Booker

Amy Klobuchar and Beto O'Rourke

Andrew Yang and Tulsi Gabbard

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who endorsed Bernie Sanders in the presidential race?

Barack Obama

Hillary Clinton

Al Gore

The Reverend Jesse Jackson