Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Social Studies

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The video covers several top news stories: Steve Bannon's arrest for a fundraising scheme related to the US-Mexico border wall, the sentencing of the Manchester Arena bomber's brother, the Los Angeles mayor's decision to cut utilities for a house party violating COVID-19 restrictions, and the final night of the Democratic National Convention where Joe Biden is set to accept his presidential nomination.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Steve Bannon accused of in relation to the fundraising scheme?

Planning to keep some of the raised money for personal use

Colluding with foreign governments

Misusing campaign funds

Failing to report donations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long was the older brother of the Manchester Arena bomber sentenced to prison?

25 years

Life imprisonment

10 years

55 years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to the sentencing of the Manchester Arena bomber's brother?

A political protest

A robbery

A terrorist attack at a concert

A cyber attack

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the Los Angeles mayor's decision to cut off utilities at a house party?

Unauthorized use of public property

Illegal construction

Violation of city orders to prevent COVID-19 spread

Noise complaints

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is scheduled to accept the nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention?

Elizabeth Warren

Joe Biden

Bernie Sanders

Kamala Harris