Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main news stories: the US Department of Justice's lawsuits to seize private land in Texas for a border wall, protests in India against a new citizenship law excluding Muslims, and a collision between two Carnival cruise ships in Cozumel, Mexico. The US government has offered compensation for the land, but the judge has not yet ruled. In India, protests have led to arrests and internet shutdowns, with critics calling it censorship. The cruise ship collision resulted in minor injuries, but the ships remained seaworthy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the constitutional requirement when the government seizes private land for public use?

The government must provide alternative land.

The government can take land without compensation.

The government must seek public approval.

The government must pay just compensation.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sparked the protests in India that led to over 1500 arrests?

A rise in fuel prices.

A new citizenship law excluding Muslims.

A government corruption scandal.

A natural disaster response.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Indian authorities respond to the protests?

By organizing public forums.

By offering tax incentives.

By shutting down phone and internet access.

By increasing public transportation.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the collision of two Carnival cruise ships occur?

Miami, USA

Cozumel, Mexico

Barcelona, Spain

Sydney, Australia

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the collision on the Carnival cruise ships?

The ships were rerouted to another port.

The damage affected the seaworthiness of the ships.

The ships sank immediately.

The damage did not impact the seaworthiness of the ships.