Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers two main topics: the ongoing murder trial of former officer Derek Chauvin, with eyewitnesses testifying about George Floyd's arrest, and President Biden's concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, urging for mask mandates and highlighting vaccination progress. The CDC expresses worry over rising cases, while Biden announces that 90% of U.S. adults will soon be eligible for vaccination.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main argument presented by Derek Chauvin's attorney during the trial?

Chauvin was not present at the scene.

Chauvin acted according to his training.

Chauvin was following orders from a superior.

Chauvin was trying to protect himself.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is President Biden's main concern regarding the pandemic?

Vaccines are not effective.

The pandemic is completely over.

The virus has mutated beyond control.

Too many Americans are ignoring the pandemic.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Biden urge government leaders to do in response to the pandemic?

Reopen all businesses immediately.

Ignore the rising cases.

Reinstate mask mandates and restrictions.

Stop all vaccination efforts.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feeling did the head of the CDC express about the current state of the pandemic?

Confidence in herd immunity.

A sense of impending doom.

Relief that the worst is over.

Optimism about the future.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By what date did President Biden announce that 90% of US adults would be eligible for a vaccine?

April 1st

May 19th

April 19th

May 1st