Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video covers top headlines, including federal agents shooting a suspect in Seattle linked to a Portland protester murder, a car driving through Black Lives Matter protesters in Times Square, and a heat wave advisory for the western US during Labor Day weekend. The suspect in Seattle was known for attending anti-racism rallies, and the Times Square incident resulted in no serious injuries. The heat wave is expected to surpass previous records, affecting over 50 million people.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the suspect in the Portland incident known for?

Attending right-wing rallies

Organizing community events

Attending anti-racism rallies

Being a local politician

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the car incident involving Black Lives Matter protesters occur?

Times Square

Brooklyn Bridge

Wall Street

Central Park

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sparked the protests in Times Square?

A sports event

A new law passed

The death of Daniel Prude

A celebrity scandal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected impact of the upcoming heat wave in the western United States?

Severe thunderstorms

Snowfall in higher altitudes

Increased rainfall

Excessive heat advisories

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What previous event is the upcoming heat wave compared to?

The September heat wave

The August heat wave

The July heat wave

The June heat wave