Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Johanna Grenway presents the latest headlines, including New Year's Eve messages from President Trump and President-elect Joe Biden. Trump highlighted his administration's achievements, while Biden focused on optimism for 2021 and encouraged vaccinations. The Trump administration's vaccination goal fell short, with only 2.8 million Americans vaccinated by the end of December. Biden aims to distribute 100 million shots in his first 100 days. Internationally, the UK completed its economic separation from the EU, marking a new phase in its relationship with the bloc. Surveys suggest most Brits would now prefer to stay in the EU, but Brexit supporters welcome the change.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Trump emphasize in his New Year's Eve message?

Environmental policies

The need for economic reform

Historic victories of his administration

The importance of unity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Trump administration's vaccination goal for December 2020?

10 million Americans

15 million Americans

25 million Americans

20 million Americans

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many COVID-19 vaccines were administered in the US by the end of December 2020?

1.5 million

2.8 million

5 million

10 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Joe Biden's vaccination plan for his first 100 days in office?

150 million shots

100 million shots

75 million shots

50 million shots

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change occurred in the UK's relationship with the EU at the end of 2020?

The UK left the single market and customs union

The UK signed a new trade deal with the EU

The UK adopted the Euro

The UK joined the EU