Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video provides updates on Hurricane Dorian, which has become a hurricane over Saint Thomas and is expected to hit the US mainland. Puerto Rico is under a hurricane watch. The NYPD union demands Commissioner James O'Neill's resignation following the firing of Officer Daniel Pantaleo. Lastly, US Senator Johnny Isakson announces his resignation due to health issues, including Parkinson's disease, opening two Senate seats in Georgia for the 2020 election.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of Hurricane Dorian as mentioned in the video?

It is a tropical storm.

It is a hurricane.

It is a typhoon.

It has dissipated.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which location is under a hurricane watch due to Hurricane Dorian?

Florida

Bahamas

Cuba

Puerto Rico

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the Police Benevolent Association demanding the resignation of NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill?

He hasn't defended NYPD officers.

He was involved in a scandal.

He increased police funding.

He is retiring.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Officer Daniel Pantaleo's involvement that led to his firing?

He was involved in the death of Eric Garner.

He was involved in a robbery.

He leaked confidential information.

He was caught accepting bribes.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What health issues are affecting US Senator Johnny Isakson, leading to his resignation?

Parkinson's disease and a kidney growth

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung cancer