Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several major news topics. It begins with the impact of a derecho in the Midwest, which left thousands without power and resulted in a fatality in Indiana. The discussion then shifts to US-China relations, which have deteriorated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting trade deals and diplomatic interactions. The video also reports on Russia's approval of a COVID-19 vaccine, which has been met with skepticism due to incomplete clinical trials. Finally, the video concludes with a preview of upcoming content on Newsy, including coronavirus updates and special episodes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural disaster recently affected the Midwest, causing power outages and damage?

Hurricane

Derecho

Tornado

Earthquake

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the relationship between President Trump and President Xi Jinping before the pandemic?

They were rivals

They had no relationship

They had a great relationship

They had a strained relationship

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the trade deal between the US and China during the pandemic?

It was successfully implemented

It was postponed

It collapsed

It was renegotiated

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the international community's stance on Russia's coronavirus vaccine?

It is ignored

It is widely accepted

It is met with skepticism

It is celebrated

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Putin claim about the coronavirus vaccine?

It was tested and given to his daughter

It was not tested

It was only tested on animals

It was rejected by his daughter