Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Social Studies

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The video covers top headlines, including a drop in unemployment claims and job growth in the U.S. It discusses stalled negotiations in Congress over a coronavirus relief package, with President Trump opposing funding for the Postal Service and mail-in voting. The video also reports on a massive brush fire in California, which has burned over 10,000 acres and prompted evacuations. The video concludes with a thank you to viewers and a promise of more stories.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change occurred in the unemployment claims in the U.S. recently?

They decreased to 500,000.

They increased to over two million.

They dropped below one million for the first time in five months.

They remained constant at 1.2 million.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the disagreement in Congress over the coronavirus relief package?

Healthcare reforms.

Tax cuts for the wealthy.

Funding for the Postal Service and mail-in voting.

Funding for small businesses.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has President Trump opposed in the recent relief package negotiations?

Infrastructure spending.

Education funding.

Funding for the Postal Service and mail-in voting.

Increased unemployment benefits.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many acres have been affected by the brush fire in California?

10,000 acres

20,000 acres

5,000 acres

15,000 acres

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current containment status of the California brush fire?

0% contained

50% contained

25% contained

10% contained