Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies

University

Hard

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On August 28th, Adam Elrashidy presents top news headlines. President Trump accepted the Republican re-nomination, setting up a November election against Joe Biden. His speech was delivered to a largely maskless crowd at the White House, with no mandatory COVID-19 tests. Concurrently, protesters held a noise demonstration nearby. In Japan, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced his resignation due to a chronic health condition, ulcerative colitis, marking the end of his tenure as Japan's longest-serving Prime Minister. The video concludes with a preview of other news stories.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event did President Trump participate in, as mentioned in the first section?

A press conference

A campaign rally

The Republican National Convention

A state dinner

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main goal of the protesters outside the White House during Trump's speech?

To drown out Trump's speech

To celebrate a national holiday

To hold a charity event

To support the President

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of music did the demonstrators play during the protest?

Jazz

Classical

Gogo music

Rock

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe decide to resign?

Due to political pressure

To pursue a new career

To spend more time with family

Because of a chronic health condition

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What medical condition does Shinzo Abe suffer from?

Ulcerative colitis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Asthma