Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Social Studies, History

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Gage Jackson presents top weekend headlines, including the 75th anniversary of the Nagasaki bombing, a US Marines training accident, and President Trump's consideration of an executive order for economic relief. Survivors of the Nagasaki bombing urge a ban on nuclear warfare. In California, 8 Marines are presumed dead after a training accident. Trump considers extending unemployment benefits and deferring student loans amid stalled stimulus talks.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event is marked by the 75th anniversary mentioned in the news?

The end of World War I

The dropping of the atomic bomb on Nagasaki

The launch of the first satellite

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many U.S. Marines are presumed dead after the amphibious vehicle accident?

12

5

8

16

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the amphibious vehicle accident occur?

Off the coast of Florida

In the Atlantic Ocean

Near the Gulf of Mexico

Off the coast of California

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is President Trump considering to address the economic impact of the pandemic?

Launching a new space program

Increasing taxes

Issuing an executive order

Cutting healthcare funding

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the stalled discussions with Congress?

Dispute over military spending

Disagreement over healthcare policies

Conflict over environmental regulations

Failure to agree on the price tag of a stimulus package