Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers top headlines for October 26th, including the expected confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, the final week of campaigning for Donald Trump and Joe Biden before Election Day, and the anniversary of mass protests in Iraq against government corruption. Barrett's confirmation is anticipated despite Democratic opposition, while Trump and Biden focus on key battleground states. The Iraqi protests mark a year since calls for political reform and employment opportunities. The video concludes with a prompt to stay tuned for more news from Newsy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason critics accuse the GOP of rushing Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation?

To gain a political advantage before Election Day

To fill the Supreme Court vacancy quickly

To ensure a balanced Supreme Court

To honor the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states are considered key battlegrounds in the final week of campaigning?

Virginia, North Carolina, and Colorado

Ohio, Georgia, and Nevada

Arizona, Wisconsin, and Michigan

California, Texas, and New York

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to national polls, who has a solid advantage over the other candidate?

Both candidates are tied

President Trump over Joe Biden

Joe Biden over President Trump

Neither candidate has an advantage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary demand of the Iraqi protesters during the anniversary march?

Improved healthcare services

Reduction in taxes

Access to employment opportunities and political reform

Increased military presence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the decentralized, nationwide movement in Iraq begin?

In 2003 after the fall of Saddam Hussein

In 2010 during the Arab Spring

Last October

In 2015 during economic reforms