Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers the funeral of George Floyd, highlighting tributes from family and public figures like Al Sharpton and Joe Biden. It discusses the DC Council's temporary police reform measures and the historic confirmation of General Charles CQ Brown as the first African American Air Force Chief of Staff. The video concludes with a preview of upcoming Newsy reports on the COVID outbreak in the Navajo Nation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significant event that took place in Houston related to George Floyd?

A community festival

A private funeral

A political rally

A public protest

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who delivered the eulogy at George Floyd's funeral?

Reverend Al Sharpton

Kamala Harris

Barack Obama

Joe Biden

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the DC Council take regarding police officers with a history of misconduct?

Promoted them to higher positions

Passed reform measures to prevent their hiring

Awarded them for bravery

Increased their salaries

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required for the DC Council's reform measures to become permanent?

A presidential decree

A national referendum

A public hearing and another vote

Approval from the Supreme Court

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was confirmed as the first African American Air Force Chief of Staff?

General Mark Milley

General Charles CQ Brown

General James Mattis

General David Goldfein