Newsy's Latest Headlines - 4 PM

Newsy's Latest Headlines - 4 PM

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Journalism, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video covers three main news stories. First, Pacific Gas and Electric plans to shut off power in Northern California to prevent wildfires, affecting many residents. Second, the US has seized a North Korean cargo ship for violating international sanctions by exporting coal and importing machinery. Lastly, Macy's announces it will stop selling fur by 2021, following consumer trends and joining other brands in ending fur sales.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Pacific Gas and Electric considering a power shutoff in Northern California?

To upgrade power lines

To comply with government regulations

To save on electricity costs

To reduce wildfire risks

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the North Korean cargo ship caught doing?

Carrying passengers without visas

Fishing in restricted waters

Transporting illegal weapons

Exporting North Korean coal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the US take against the North Korean cargo ship?

Returned it to North Korea

Awarded its ownership to the US

Allowed it to continue operations

Sank it in international waters

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By when does Macy's plan to stop selling fur?

By the end of 2020

By early 2021

By mid-2022

By late 2023

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following brands has also stopped selling fur recently?

Gucci

Adidas

Under Armour

Nike