Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video covers several news stories, starting with an explosion in Los Angeles that injured 11 firefighters at a hash oil company. It then shifts to Brazil, which has surpassed Spain and Italy in COVID-19 cases, becoming the fourth worst-hit country. The Brazilian President's controversial handling of the pandemic is highlighted. The video also discusses Italy's decision to reopen domestic travel from June 3rd, despite potential risks, to prevent economic collapse. Finally, Newsy assures viewers of continued updates on these and other stories.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the cause of the explosion at the hash oil company in Los Angeles?

A gas leak

An electrical fault

The cause is still unknown

A chemical reaction

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many firefighters were injured in the Los Angeles explosion?

5

8

15

11

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country did Brazil surpass in coronavirus cases to become the fourth worst-hit country?

Spain and Italy

China

United States

India

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stance of Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro regarding the economy during the pandemic?

He supports strict lockdowns

He wants to reopen the economy

He has no clear stance

He supports partial lockdowns

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When will Italy allow domestic travel to resume?

July 1st

June 15th

June 3rd

June 1st