Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers three major news events: the US military's potential repositioning of troops in Iraq following a parliamentary vote and an airstrike ordered by President Trump; the devastating bushfires in Australia that have burned millions of acres and prompted a significant government recovery effort; and a 5.8 magnitude earthquake in Puerto Rico that caused damage but no major injuries, with aftershocks expected.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted the Iraqi Parliament to vote for the expulsion of US troops?

A natural disaster

Economic sanctions

An airstrike ordered by President Trump

A diplomatic disagreement

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many acres have been burned by the bushfires in Australia?

5 million acres

10 million acres

20 million acres

30 million acres

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial commitment has Australia's Prime Minister made for recovery efforts?

500 million U.S. dollars

3 billion U.S. dollars

1.4 billion U.S. dollars

2 billion U.S. dollars

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that hit Puerto Rico?

4.5

7.0

5.8

6.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the status of tsunami warnings following the earthquake in Puerto Rico?

No tsunami warnings have been issued

Tsunami warnings are expected

Tsunami warnings have been lifted

Tsunami warnings have been issued