Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video provides updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting a significant increase in global cases, with the US, Brazil, India, and South Africa experiencing the largest surges. It also covers the Oregon Attorney General's lawsuit against the federal government for detaining demonstrators during protests over George Floyd's death. Additionally, the video discusses the Israeli court's decision to proceed with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial, despite challenges posed by the pandemic. The video concludes with a promise of more news updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries were highlighted as having significant increases in COVID-19 cases?

Russia, Mexico, Canada, Japan

Australia, New Zealand, UK, France

China, Italy, Spain, Germany

US, Brazil, India, South Africa

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Oregon's Attorney General take against the federal government?

Requested federal assistance for protests

Called for a state of emergency

Supported federal actions in Portland

Filed a lawsuit to stop unlawful detentions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason behind the protests in Portland?

Healthcare reforms

Death of George Floyd

Environmental issues

Economic policies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When will witnesses be introduced in Netanyahu's corruption trial?

December

November

January

March

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did Netanyahu's lawyers cite for postponing the trial?

Judicial bias

Political interference

Witnesses wearing masks

Lack of evidence