Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Gage Jackson presents top headlines, including reassurances from Postmaster General Louis Dejoy about timely mail-in ballot delivery for the November election, despite criticism over mailbox removals. Wildfires in California have burned over 915,000 acres, causing evacuations and fatalities. Two tropical storms, Laura and Marco, are approaching the US, with potential to become hurricanes. This rare occurrence has only happened twice before in recorded history.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What assurance did Postmaster General Louis Dejoy provide regarding the November election?

Mail-in ballots will be delivered on time if mailed at least seven days prior.

All mailboxes will be restored before the election.

Ballots can be mailed up to the day before the election.

The Postal Service will hire additional staff for the election period.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the criticisms faced by Louis Dejoy?

Hiring unqualified staff for the Postal Service.

Delaying the delivery of regular mail.

Removing mailboxes and sorting machines in some states.

Increasing postal rates during the election period.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many acres have been burned in California due to the wildfires?

Over 1,000,000 acres

Over 915,000 acres

Over 750,000 acres

Over 500,000 acres

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected path of Tropical Storm Laura?

East towards the Atlantic Ocean

Towards the Gulf of Mexico

Towards the Yucatan Peninsula

Northwest towards Cuba

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How rare is it for two tropical storms to strike the Gulf simultaneously?

It has never happened before.

It happens every year.

It has occurred only twice before in recorded history.

It is a common occurrence.