Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Social Studies

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The video covers top news stories, including a fire in Ajman, UAE, an investigation into the Beirut explosion, and Joe Biden's virtual acceptance of the Democratic nomination due to COVID-19 concerns. The video concludes with a promise of more stories.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the fire in Ajman, UAE?

The fire has been completely extinguished.

The fire was caused by a gas leak.

The fire has spread to neighboring areas.

Firefighters are still working to control the fire.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the focus of the investigation into the Beirut explosion?

A faulty electrical system

A stockpile of ammonium nitrate

A natural disaster

A terrorist attack

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is Lebanon's cabinet considering in response to the Beirut explosion?

Requesting international aid

Evacuating the city

Placing port officials under house arrest

Declaring a state of emergency

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why will Joe Biden not travel to Wisconsin for the Democratic National Convention?

He has a scheduling conflict.

He is concerned about the coronavirus.

He prefers to campaign in another state.

He has already accepted the nomination.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where will Joe Biden accept his Democratic nomination?

In New York

In Delaware

In Washington, D.C.

In Wisconsin