Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main news stories: protests in Iran over a sudden increase in gas prices, President Trump's controversial pardons of US service members accused of war crimes, and United Airlines' decision to delay the return of the Boeing 737 Max due to safety concerns. The Iran protests were sparked by a 50% increase in gas prices, leading to clashes with police. Trump's pardons have raised concerns about undermining the military justice system. Meanwhile, United Airlines joins other carriers in delaying the Boeing 737 Max's return after safety issues were revealed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the protests in Iran?

A political election

A natural disaster

A sudden increase in gas prices

A new tax on luxury goods

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which US President issued pardons for service members accused of war crimes?

Joe Biden

Donald Trump

George W. Bush

Barack Obama

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern did Pentagon officials express about the pardons?

They would increase military spending

They would undermine the military justice system

They would improve military morale

They would lead to more war crimes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which airline decided to delay the return of the Boeing 737 Max?

Spirit Airlines

JetBlue Airways

United Airlines

Delta Airlines

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue with the Boeing 737 Max that led to its grounding?

Engine failure

Faulty flight control system

Poor fuel efficiency

High maintenance costs