Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Business, Social Studies

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Jackson reports on major news headlines, including wildfires in California, Oregon, and Colorado, which have burned nearly 100,000 acres. Evacuation orders are in place as extreme weather conditions persist. The USPS warns that mail-in ballots for the November election may not arrive on time, amid President Trump's criticism of mail voting. Florida's High School Athletic Board votes to resume fall sports despite COVID-19 risks, with the state reporting high daily death rates and positive test percentages. The video concludes with a promise of more top stories.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural disaster is currently affecting California, Oregon, and Colorado?

Wildfires

Earthquakes

Floods

Hurricanes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of the US Postal Service regarding the upcoming November election?

Security of mail trucks

Lack of staff

Increased postage costs

Delayed delivery of mail-in ballots

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which US President has criticized mail-in voting, citing unproven claims of fraud?

George W. Bush

Joe Biden

Barack Obama

Donald Trump

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What decision did the Florida High School Athletic Board make regarding fall sports?

To delay sports until next year

To cancel all fall sports

To resume sports later this month

To hold sports without spectators

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the recommendation of Florida's medical advisory board regarding fall sports?

To delay until September 28th

To resume immediately

To allow only non-contact sports

To cancel the season