Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Social Studies

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The video covers three main news stories: Hurricane Dorian's northward path along Florida's East Coast, causing fatalities in the Bahamas; the Odessa, Texas shooting, where the gunman acquired a weapon without a background check; and the UK Parliament's move to block a no-deal Brexit, leading to political tensions and potential early elections.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What category was Hurricane Dorian when it impacted the Bahamas?

Category 4

Category 3

Category 1

Category 2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state is mentioned as potentially facing dangerous storm surges from Hurricane Dorian?

Georgia

North Carolina

South Carolina

Virginia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Odessa gunman acquire his weapon?

Through a family member

Through an online purchase

Through a licensed dealer

Through a private seller

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason the Odessa gunman failed a previous background check?

Age restriction

Lack of identification

Mental health issue

Criminal record

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the UK House of Commons take regarding Brexit?

Called for a second referendum

Extended the Brexit deadline

Passed a bill to block a no-deal Brexit

Approved a no-deal Brexit