Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several major news topics. Senate Republicans introduced the Justice Act, a police reform bill that promotes accountability but does not ban choke holds, facing opposition from House Democrats. Quaker Foods announced the retirement of the Aunt Jemima brand to address racial stereotypes, with plans for a new brand by year-end. In Richmond, protesters removed another Confederate monument, marking the fourth statue taken down recently. The video concludes with a reminder to follow Newsy on social media for more updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the Justice Act introduced by Senate Republicans?

Introducing new police training programs

Promoting police accountability

Banning the use of choke holds

Increasing federal funding for police

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Quaker Foods take regarding the Aunt Jemima brand?

They introduced a new character for the brand

They partnered with another company to rebrand

They retired the brand due to its racist stereotypes

They decided to expand the brand

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which other brand is mentioned as planning to revise its packaging?

Kellogg's

Uncle Ben's Rice

General Mills

Nestle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent event occurred in Richmond related to Confederate monuments?

A monument was relocated to a museum

A monument was restored

A new monument was erected

A monument was toppled by protesters

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university's protesters were involved in the removal of the howitzers monument?

University of Virginia

George Mason University

Virginia Tech

Virginia Commonwealth University