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 recent US news, including over 5 million COVID-19 cases and more than 162,000 deaths, with President Trump's executive order on relief aid facing potential opposition. It also reports on shootings in Washington DC and Philadelphia, and a 5.1 magnitude earthquake in North Carolina. Additionally, Newsy's Emmy nomination for its Bellingcat series is highlighted.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What fraction of the global COVID-19 cases does the US account for according to the transcript?

1/2

1/4

1/3

1/5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did President Trump take regarding coronavirus relief aid?

He canceled student loan payments.

He signed an executive order to extend relief aid.

He increased federal taxes.

He reduced unemployment checks.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the shooting occur that resulted in one death and nine injuries?

Washington DC

Chicago

New York City

Los Angeles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that hit Sparta, NC?

5.5

6.0

5.1

4.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For what series was Newsy nominated for the 41st Annual Emmy Awards?

Newsy Investigates

Bellingcat Series

World News Tonight

Global Conflicts