Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Business

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video covers three main stories: the CDC's advice on COVID-19 vaccinations and the importance of maintaining vigilance against the virus, the US government's handling of its relationship with Saudi Arabia following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and NFL star JJ Watt's move to the Arizona Cardinals. The CDC emphasizes taking any available vaccine and warns of potential setbacks due to virus variants. The US has imposed restrictions on Saudi nationals but has not sanctioned the Crown Prince directly. JJ Watt's transfer is confirmed through social media, with a new contract with the Cardinals.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the CDC director's advice regarding COVID-19 vaccines?

Only take vaccines if cases rise again.

Avoid taking vaccines due to side effects.

Take any vaccine that is offered.

Wait for a specific vaccine to be available.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current average number of new COVID-19 infections reported in the US?

67,000

100,000

50,000

30,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the conclusion of the U.S. intelligence report regarding the Saudi Crown Prince?

He approved the operation leading to Khashoggi's murder.

He was given a diplomatic immunity.

He was directly sanctioned by the US.

He was cleared of all accusations.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What criticism did the Biden administration face regarding the Saudi Crown Prince?

Giving the Crown Prince a pass.

Supporting the Crown Prince's actions.

Not involving the UN in the decision.

Imposing too harsh sanctions.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which NFL team did JJ Watt join, as confirmed by his social media post?

Houston Texans

Green Bay Packers

New England Patriots

Arizona Cardinals