Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Gates Jackson presents top headlines, including a Texas police officer charged with murder for shooting Jonathan Pryce, who was intervening in a domestic dispute. The CDC updates its coronavirus guidelines, acknowledging airborne transmission beyond six feet, though it maintains current social distancing measures. Experts suggest the virus spreads more easily than the CDC indicates. Hurricane Delta intensifies to a category four storm, approaching the US Gulf Coast with winds potentially exceeding 130 mph.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Jonathan Pryce doing before the police officer arrived at the scene?

He was fleeing from the police.

He was shopping at the convenience store.

He was intervening in a domestic dispute.

He was involved in a fight.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the CDC, how far can the coronavirus potentially spread through the air?

More than six feet

Exactly six feet

Only through direct contact

Less than six feet

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the CDC's stance on the current social distancing guidelines?

They are still considered adequate.

They are no longer effective.

They should be reduced to three feet.

They need to be increased to ten feet.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What category has Hurricane Delta intensified to?

Category 3

Category 2

Category 5

Category 4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Hurricane Delta expected to make landfall?

The West Coast of the US

The East Coast of the US

The Great Lakes region

The US Gulf Coast