Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Adam Elrashidy reports on major news headlines. In California, wildfires have led to the airlifting of 207 people and potential power cuts by PG&E due to high winds and heat. In Rochester, NY, the mayor promises police reforms amid protests following the release of a video of Daniel Prude's fatal arrest. In India, the Delhi Metro reopens after five months, raising concerns as the country battles COVID-19, with over 4 million infections and 71,000 deaths reported.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Pacific Gas and Electric consider to prevent fire danger in California?

Increasing water supply

Building firebreaks

Cutting power to customers

Deploying more firefighters

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted the protests in Rochester, NY?

Release of police video of Daniel Prude's arrest

A new city ordinance

A natural disaster

A recent election

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What reform did the mayor of Rochester promise?

Reforming the police department

Improving public transportation

Building new schools

Reducing taxes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does the reopening of the Delhi Metro pose?

Environmental pollution

Higher risk of COVID-19 spread

Increased traffic congestion

Economic downturn

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country has the highest number of COVID-19 infections according to the report?

India

Brazil

United States

Russia