Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers major news stories, including wildfires in California, Oregon, and Colorado, which have led to evacuations and road closures. A heatwave is causing power outages in California, with temperatures expected to rise across the US. Japan commemorates its WWII surrender with a reduced ceremony due to COVID-19. The video concludes with a promise of more news stories.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states are mentioned as being affected by the wildfires?

California, Oregon, and Colorado

Texas, Nevada, and Arizona

New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

Florida, Georgia, and Alabama

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the last year California declared a statewide stage 3 emergency before the current heat wave?

1999

2010

2001

2005

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people are expected to experience temperatures above 90 degrees nationwide?

200 million

50 million

100 million

150 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many participants attended the commemoration ceremony in Japan last year?

60,000

6,000

500

600,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event accelerated the toll of the war for Japan?

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

The invasion of Normandy

The attack on Pearl Harbor

The Battle of Midway