Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Social Studies, Biology

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The video covers major news events including a deadly gas explosion in Baltimore, a gas station blast in Volgograd, Russia, and unrest in Chicago. The Baltimore explosion resulted in one death and six injuries, with rescue efforts ongoing. In Volgograd, 13 people were injured, including firefighters, but civilians were evacuated in time. Chicago experienced widespread violence and looting, leading to over 100 arrests and calls for National Guard intervention.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the gas line explosion in Baltimore?

It caused a minor fire with no injuries.

It resulted in one death and six injuries.

It was a controlled explosion with no damage.

It was a false alarm with no real explosion.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the explosion in Russia occur?

St. Petersburg

Novosibirsk

Moscow

Volgograd

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were among the injured in the Volgograd explosion?

Local residents

Firefighters

Tourists

Gas station employees

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What actions are being urged by Republican leaders in response to the Chicago unrest?

To impose a city-wide curfew

To close all downtown stores

To bring in the National Guard

To increase police patrols

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many arrests were made during the Chicago violence?

50

75

100

Over 100