Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main news stories: severe weather in the Midwest and South causing deaths and flood warnings, Iranian protests in response to the government's admission of downing a Ukrainian plane, and President Trump's intention to block John Bolton from testifying in the Senate impeachment trial using executive privilege.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the storms on the Midwest and South?

They caused a volcanic eruption.

They caused a heatwave.

They resulted in eleven deaths and a flood watch for millions.

They led to a drought.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Iranian protesters gather in Tehran?

To protest against climate change.

To celebrate a national holiday.

To demand the resignation of the supreme leader after a plane was mistakenly downed.

To support the government's actions.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Iranian government's initial response to the plane incident?

They blamed another country.

They denied involvement initially.

They ignored the incident.

They immediately admitted responsibility.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Trump say about John Bolton's potential testimony?

He encouraged Bolton to testify.

He planned to use executive privilege to block it.

He was indifferent to Bolton's testimony.

He had no comment on the matter.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under what condition did John Bolton express willingness to testify?

If he was paid.

If he was issued a subpoena.

If he was given a new job.

If he was allowed to write a book.