Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Religious Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the US plan to export 8000 ventilators by July to aid other countries in fighting COVID-19, highlighting the initial shortage and current surplus. It covers a federal court ruling allowing Kentucky churches to resume services despite a ban on mass gatherings, emphasizing the need for social distancing. The video also reports on Major League Baseball's decision to reduce its draft from 40 to 5 rounds due to financial losses from the pandemic, saving $30 million. Lastly, it promotes Newsy's upcoming episodes on coronavirus safety.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the US planning to do with 8000 ventilators by the end of July?

Use them domestically

Recycle them

Ship them abroad

Store them for future use

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason given by the federal court for allowing Kentucky churches to resume services?

The governor provided a compelling reason

The ban was unconstitutional

The churches agreed to close voluntarily

The ban did not apply to religious services

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measures must Kentucky churches follow upon resuming services?

Only hygiene measures

Social distancing and hygiene measures

No restrictions at all

Only social distancing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many rounds will the Major League Baseball draft have this year?

10 rounds

20 rounds

40 rounds

5 rounds

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected financial impact of reducing the MLB draft rounds?

Savings of almost $30 million

Increase in player salaries

No financial impact

Loss of $30 million