Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several key news topics: Federal health officials briefed Senate lawmakers on the COVID-19 response, highlighting a resurgence in infections and the importance of safety guidelines. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Montana scholarship program, allowing tax credits for private education. The EU announced travel restrictions, excluding the US, Brazil, and Russia due to rising COVID-19 cases. The video concludes with a preview of upcoming news highlights.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states were mentioned as experiencing a resurgence of coronavirus infections?

Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi

New York, New Jersey, and Illinois

California, Texas, and Florida

Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did lawmakers urge the White House to promote in order to address the political divide?

Use of masks

Social distancing

Travel restrictions

Vaccination

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Montana scholarship program?

It was sent back to the lower court

It was declared unconstitutional

It was ruled in favor of the program

It was upheld as constitutional

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Montana scholarship program initially struck down?

It lacked public support

It was too expensive

It violated federal law

It provided aid to religious schools

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the US excluded from the EU's list of permitted countries for travel?

Due to visa restrictions

Due to political tensions

Due to a spike in new COVID-19 cases

Due to economic sanctions