Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The transcript covers four main events: a military plane crash in Texas that injured occupants and nearby residents; a protest in Kabul by women demanding rights amid new restrictions; US efforts to block and deport Haitian migrants at the US-Mexico border; and Manny Pacquiao's announcement of his candidacy for the 2022 Philippine presidential elections.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome for the occupants of the military plane that crashed in Texas?

They were taken to a hospital.

They fled the scene.

They were arrested.

They were unharmed.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main demand of the women protesting in Kabul?

The right to participate in public life.

Better healthcare facilities.

Higher wages for female workers.

More vacation days.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the US take to manage the flow of Haitian refugees?

They increased the number of border patrol agents.

They provided financial aid.

They blocked the border with barricades.

They opened more processing centers.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did some Haitian migrants manage to cross into the US despite the barricades?

They bribed officials.

They found alternative crossing points.

They used boats.

They swam across the river.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant political announcement did Manny Pacquiao make?

He is retiring from boxing.

He is running for the presidency of the Philippines.

He is moving to the United States.

He is starting a new charity.