Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main news stories: the ongoing unrest in Baghdad with a rising death toll due to clashes between police and protesters, the United Auto Workers Union's rejection of General Motors' latest offer amid a strike, and the record-breaking box office success of the Joker movie. The Baghdad unrest is fueled by public outrage over corruption and unemployment, with the Prime Minister offering a reform plan. The UAW and GM negotiations continue without resolution, focusing on wages and job security. Meanwhile, the Joker movie achieves the largest October opening, surpassing previous records.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main cause of the unrest in Baghdad that led to the clashes?

A natural disaster

Public outrage over corruption and unemployment

A political election

A foreign invasion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Prime Minister of Iraq propose in response to the demonstrations?

A military intervention

A reform plan

An increase in taxes

A new election

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the United Auto Workers Union reject General Motors' latest offer?

It did not address key issues

It was too generous

It was accepted by the union

It was not presented in time

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the strike by the United Auto Workers Union against General Motors begin?

September 16th

October 1st

August 20th

November 5th

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which movie did 'Joker' surpass to achieve the largest October opening ever?

Justice League

Avengers: Endgame

Spider-Man: Homecoming

Venom