Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several major news topics. It begins with a report from the Labor Department on unemployment claims, noting a significant number of filings but a decrease in new claims over consecutive weeks. The video then shifts to President Trump's expected executive order targeting social media companies, following his dispute with Twitter over fact-checking. The segment also discusses the potential legal challenges such an order might face. The video further addresses the protests in Minneapolis following the police killing of George Floyd, highlighting the call for peace by city officials and the demand for charges against the involved officers. Finally, the video promotes a new news show, 'Newsies', hosted by Christian Bryant.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total number of unemployment claims filed in the US since March?

20 million

30 million

40 million

50 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What trend has been observed in new jobless filings for the past eight weeks?

They have increased

They have remained the same

They have fluctuated

They have decreased

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is President Trump expected to take regarding social media companies?

Sign an executive order

Pass a new law

Issue a public statement

Hold a press conference

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for President Trump's criticism of Twitter?

Twitter deleted his tweets

Twitter promoted his tweets

Twitter tagged his tweets with a warning

Twitter banned his account

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are Minneapolis city officials calling for in response to the protests?

Increased police presence

More protests

Peace

Curfew