Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers major news headlines, including the US reaching record COVID-19 hospitalizations and infections, President Trump's threat to veto a defense spending bill over tech company liability protections, and the denial of bail for Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai amid a crackdown on pro-democracy activism. The video concludes with a call to stay informed with Newsy for more global news.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new record did the US set regarding COVID-19 hospitalizations?

50,000 hospitalizations

75,000 hospitalizations

100,000 hospitalizations

150,000 hospitalizations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the reasons President Trump threatened to veto the defense spending bill?

Increased military budget

Healthcare reforms

Tax cuts for the wealthy

Liability protections for tech companies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which provision in the defense bill is President Trump opposed to?

Expansion of nuclear arsenal

Stripping Confederate names from military facilities

Increased military spending

Withdrawal of troops from overseas

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What charge is Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai facing?

Tax evasion

Fraud

Money laundering

Bribery

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the newspaper published by Jimmy Lai?

The Hong Kong Herald

Apple Daily

The Daily News

The Hong Kong Times