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Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The Senate passed a resolution to limit President Trump's military actions against Iran, with eight Republicans joining Democrats. The Trump administration faced criticism for killing Iran's top general without Congress's approval. The House approved a resolution to remove a deadline for ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment, with Virginia becoming the 38th state to approve it. However, some Republicans and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg opposed it due to complications. Meanwhile, student activists across over 50 campuses are pushing for climate action, calling for divestment from fossil fuels.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Senate vote on limiting President Trump's military actions against Iran?

60 to 40

55 to 45

45 to 55

50 to 50

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state became the 38th to approve the Equal Rights Amendment?

California

New York

Texas

Virginia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who expressed opposition to the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment?

Justice Clarence Thomas

Justice Stephen Breyer

Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are student activists across campuses demanding in terms of environmental action?

Increased use of fossil fuels

More funding for space exploration

Investment in nuclear energy

Divestment from the fossil fuel industry

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major contributor to global warming according to the student activists?

Nuclear power plants

Deforestation

Fossil fuel industry

Plastic waste