Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video provides updates on several key news stories. Sweden and other countries have paused the AstraZeneca vaccine due to blood clot concerns, though WHO maintains its safety. Security measures at the US Capitol are being reduced following the January 6th insurrection. Jury selection for Derek Chauvin's trial is ongoing, with a diverse group of jurors selected so far. The trial is set to begin on March 29th.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country recently joined others in pausing the AstraZeneca vaccine due to blood clot concerns?

Australia

Canada

United States

Sweden

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stance of the World Health Organization regarding the safety of the AstraZeneca vaccine?

They have banned it worldwide.

They have not commented on it.

They insist it is safe.

They recommend using only other vaccines.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent change is happening to the security fencing around the US Capitol?

It is being scaled back.

It is being increased.

It is being electrified.

It is being painted.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many jurors had been selected by Monday for the Derek Chauvin trial?

12

5

14

9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the racial composition of the selected jurors for the Derek Chauvin trial?

All are white.

All are black.

All are Hispanic.

They are diverse, including white, multiracial, black, and Hispanic jurors.