Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers top news headlines, including Tropical Storm Isaias approaching hurricane strength near the Carolinas, Microsoft's negotiations to acquire TikTok amid US security concerns, and the passing of John Hume, a key figure in the Good Friday Agreement. The video also previews upcoming news stories.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What precautionary measures were taken in Florida due to Tropical Storm Isaias?

Evacuation of residents

Closure of parks, beaches, and testing sites

Mandatory curfew

Distribution of sandbags

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company is Microsoft negotiating with to acquire TikTok?

Tencent

Alibaba

ByteDance

Huawei

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reason behind the White House's interest in banning TikTok?

Lack of popularity

Security concerns

High subscription fees

Technical issues

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant agreement was John Hume a principal architect of?

The Paris Agreement

The Good Friday Agreement

The Kyoto Protocol

The Oslo Accords

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For what achievement was John Hume awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

His work in the European Union

His efforts in the Good Friday Agreement

His leadership in the United Nations

His contributions to the World Health Organization