Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video provides updates on the US surpassing 6 million COVID-19 cases and ongoing vaccine trials. It discusses the federal appeals court's decision not to dismiss the case against Michael Flynn, despite his guilty plea. The video also pays tribute to John Thompson Jr., a pioneering basketball coach who passed away at 78, highlighting his contributions to the sport and his role in mentoring young athletes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What milestone did the US recently surpass in terms of COVID-19 cases?

7 million cases

6 million cases

8 million cases

5 million cases

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the FDA considering regarding COVID-19 vaccines?

Approving vaccines without trials

Delaying vaccine trials

Emergency authorization before trials finish

Canceling all vaccine trials

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the federal appeals court regarding Michael Flynn's case?

Dismissal of the case

Continuation of the prosecution

Retrial of the case

Pardon by the President

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was John Thompson Jr.'s significant achievement in basketball?

First black coach to win NCAA Men's Championship

First black coach to win an Olympic gold

First black coach in NBA

First black coach in WNBA

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was John Thompson Jr. inducted into the Hall of Fame?

1999

1995

1989

2005