Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main topics: Turkey's decision not to stop refugees from heading to EU countries, which has led to increased border security in Greece and Bulgaria; the significant impact of the coronavirus outbreak on global stock markets, with major companies like Microsoft and Apple warning of earnings impacts; and the upcoming South Carolina primary, with special coverage planned to update viewers on the results.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Turkey take regarding refugees and migrants?

Deported them back to Syria

Increased military presence at its borders

Allowed them to head to EU countries

Closed its borders to EU countries

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries increased their military presence at the borders due to Turkey's announcement?

France and Germany

Hungary and Austria

Italy and Spain

Greece and Bulgaria

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much value did global stock markets lose over six days due to the coronavirus outbreak?

$3 trillion

$6 trillion

$12 trillion

$9 trillion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which major companies mentioned potential impacts on their earnings due to the coronavirus?

Google, Facebook, and Amazon

Microsoft, Apple, and Nike

Samsung, Sony, and LG

Tesla, Ford, and GM

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is significant about the South Carolina primary mentioned in the transcript?

It is the first presidential nominating contest

It is the second presidential nominating contest

It is the fourth presidential nominating contest

It is the third presidential nominating contest