Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several key news topics. It begins with a discussion on the GOP's policing bill, which faces opposition from Democrats and civil rights groups. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell argues for its debate. The video then shifts to the surge in COVID-19 cases in the US, with Johns Hopkins University reporting over 34,000 new cases, marking a return to peak pandemic levels. This rise in cases is linked to a decline in President Trump's approval ratings, with only 37% of Americans approving of his handling of the outbreak. The video concludes with information on where to watch more news updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Democrats and civil rights groups oppose the GOP's policing bill?

It doesn't adequately address key issues.

It reduces police accountability.

It increases police funding.

It was proposed without consultation.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university reported the recent surge in coronavirus cases in the US?

Yale University

Harvard University

Johns Hopkins University

Stanford University

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states were mentioned as having posted single-day records for coronavirus cases?

Arizona, California, Mississippi, and Texas

Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Colorado

Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia

New York, Florida, Georgia, and Illinois

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Americans approve of President Trump's handling of the coronavirus outbreak according to the latest poll?

37%

60%

45%

50%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has President Trump been accused of regarding coronavirus testing?

Increasing testing to inflate case numbers

Ordering health officials to slow down testing

Ignoring testing recommendations

Focusing only on vaccine development