Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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JST Ruberg reports on key headlines: The Biden administration plans to distribute COVID-19 vaccines through pharmacies and seeks congressional funding for pandemic response. Concerns over new COVID variants are addressed by Dr. Fauci, emphasizing vaccination. Biden reverses Trump-era immigration policies, forming a task force to reunite separated families. Alejandro Mayorkas is confirmed as the first Latino to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Jeff Bezos will step down as Amazon CEO, transitioning to executive chair, with Andy Jassy taking over. Amazon's financial performance remains strong.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Biden administration's strategy to combat the spread of new COVID-19 variants?

Increasing travel restrictions

Sending vaccines directly to pharmacies

Developing new vaccines

Implementing nationwide lockdowns

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is President Biden taking regarding immigration policies?

Reviewing asylum barriers and reuniting separated families

Building a new border wall

Increasing deportations

Reducing the number of visas issued

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was confirmed as the first immigrant and Latino to lead the Department of Homeland Security?

Kamala Harris

Antony Blinken

Alejandro Mayorkas

Xavier Becerra

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role will Jeff Bezos transition to at Amazon?

Head of Marketing

Chief Operating Officer

Executive Chair

Chief Financial Officer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reason behind Jeff Bezos stepping down as Amazon CEO?

Financial difficulties

Desire to focus on other Amazon initiatives

Health issues

Retirement