Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers Australia's record-breaking heat and wildfires, severe tornadoes in the southern US, and the ongoing impeachment debate in the US. Australia's national average temperature reached nearly 41°C, contributing to wildfires. In the US, tornadoes caused fatalities and damage across several states. Meanwhile, the House debates impeachment, with public rallies for and against it.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the national average temperature in Australia during its hottest day on record?

35 degrees Celsius

39 degrees Celsius

41 degrees Celsius

45 degrees Celsius

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which natural disaster is currently affecting central and Southeast Australia?

Hurricanes

Wildfires

Earthquakes

Floods

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many tornadoes were reported in the southern US this week?

At least a dozen

At least three dozen

At least four dozen

At least two dozen

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states were mentioned as having fatalities due to severe weather?

California, Nevada, and Arizona

Alabama, Louisiana, and Kentucky

Texas, Florida, and Georgia

New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic of debate on the House floor?

Tax legislation

Education policy

Impeachment vote

Healthcare reform