Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

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Gage Jackson provides updates on several topics. Four countries are conducting late-stage clinical trials for coronavirus vaccines developed in China. The White House has issued a memo to halt racial sensitivity training in federal agencies. College football is resuming with some conferences canceling their seasons due to the pandemic, while others plan to start later. The College Football Playoff is scheduled for January 2021.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two companies are mentioned as being involved in overseas clinical trials for coronavirus vaccines?

BioNTech and CureVac

Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca

China National Biotec Group and Sinovac Biotech Limited

Pfizer and Moderna

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the White House take regarding racial sensitivity training?

They expanded the training programs.

They mandated new training for all federal employees.

They issued a memo to stop all racial sensitivity training.

They partnered with private organizations to enhance training.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the Washington Post, what topics were federal agencies directed to avoid in training?

Leadership and management skills

Critical race theory and white privilege

Health and safety protocols

Environmental sustainability

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which conferences canceled their fall football seasons due to the pandemic?

Sun Belt and Conference USA

Big 10 and Pacific 12

SEC and ACC

Big 12 and Mountain West

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the national championship game for college football scheduled?

February 14th, 2021

January 1st, 2021

January 11th, 2021

December 25th, 2020