Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers three main news stories: a Thai soldier's shooting spree in a northeastern city, resulting in over a dozen deaths; the first US citizen's death from the coronavirus in Wuhan, China, amidst a rising death toll and confirmed cases; and New York's legal action against the Department of Homeland Security over the Trusted Travelers Program, which is affected by a state law blocking access to certain criminal records.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did authorities take in response to the Thai soldier's shooting spree?

They issued a public apology.

They shut down the shopping mall and surrounding areas.

They evacuated the entire city.

They increased police presence in the city.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the first US citizen die from the new coronavirus?

Beijing, China

New York, USA

Wuhan, China

Bangkok, Thailand

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many coronavirus cases were confirmed in mainland China as of the report?

Over 34,000

Over 10,000

Over 50,000

Over 5,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reason for New York's lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security?

Changes in immigration policies

Blocking New Yorkers from the Trusted Travelers Program

New travel restrictions to China

Increased airport security measures

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Trusted Travelers Program allow its members to do?

Travel without a passport

Access exclusive airport lounges

Use expedited lanes at US airports and internationally

Receive free travel insurance