Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Interactive Video

Social Studies

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The video covers several key news topics: Mike Pompeo's delayed trip to Ukraine due to protests at the US Embassy in Baghdad, and the US military's deployment of 750 soldiers to the Middle East. It also discusses the shrinking Democratic presidential field with Julian Castro ending his campaign ahead of the Iowa caucuses. Additionally, the video highlights the devastating wildfires in Australia, which have led to a state of emergency in NSW and criticism of Prime Minister Scott Morrison for his handling of the crisis.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Mike Pompeo delay his trip to Ukraine?

Due to weather conditions

To attend a meeting in Washington

Because of a personal emergency

Due to protests at the American Embassy in Baghdad

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many soldiers did the US plan to deploy to the Middle East as a precautionary measure?

500

750

1000

1500

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Democratic candidate ended their presidential campaign?

Elizabeth Warren

Joe Biden

Julian Castro

Bernie Sanders

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event is approaching in the Democratic presidential race?

The Iowa caucuses

The South Carolina primary

The New Hampshire primary

The Nevada caucuses

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What criticism did Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison face during the wildfire crisis?

For visiting another country

For not addressing the media

For taking a vacation

For not providing enough funding