The Dow Hits a Milestone: 18,000

The Dow Hits a Milestone: 18,000

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The video covers several news topics: the Dow's significant rise due to a positive GDP report and central bank policies, a police shooting in Berkeley near St. Louis, the hospitalization of former President George HW Bush, Sony's decision to release 'The Interview' despite threats, and UPS and FedEx capping deliveries due to a surge in packages.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key factor in the recent surge of the Dow Jones Industrial Average?

A strong GDP report

A new trade agreement

A rise in unemployment rates

A decrease in oil prices

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the police shooting incident occur that is mentioned in the transcript?

St. Louis, Missouri

Berkeley, Missouri

Kansas City, Missouri

Ferguson, Missouri

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for former President George HW Bush's hospitalization?

A routine check-up

Shortness of breath

A fall at home

A minor surgery

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Sony decided to release 'The Interview' in theaters?

To increase holiday sales

To counter cyber threats

To support freedom of expression

To comply with government orders

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did UPS and FedEx cap their air express deliveries recently?

Due to a labor strike

To avoid a repeat of last year's delays

Because of a fuel shortage

To upgrade their delivery systems