Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Social Studies

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The video covers the US Labor Department's report showing 1.8 million jobs added in July, with unemployment dropping slightly but still high. It discusses the stalled negotiations on a new coronavirus relief package, with both parties blaming each other for the impasse. The video also reports on the deadly explosion in Beirut, which killed at least 154 people and injured over 5000, with investigations into its cause ongoing. Finally, it previews upcoming news stories.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the number of jobs added in the US in July according to the Labor Department's report?

3.5 million

4.8 million

2.7 million

1.8 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the unemployment rate change according to the latest report?

It remained the same at 11%

It increased to 12%

It decreased to 9%

It dropped to just over 10%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue causing a delay in the new coronavirus relief package?

Lack of funds

Public protests

Disagreements between GOP leaders and Democrats

International trade disputes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action might President Trump take regarding the relief package?

Increase taxes

Call for a national referendum

Extend certain provisions from the last bill

Veto the bill

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the Lebanese officials investigating as potential causes of the Beirut explosion?

Natural disaster

Industrial accident

Negligence and external interference

Terrorist attack