Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several major news stories. In Los Angeles, two deputies were ambushed and shot while sitting in their patrol car, leading to protests outside the hospital where they are being treated. Meanwhile, Oxford University is resuming its COVID-19 vaccine trials with AstraZeneca after a brief pause. In Belarus, protests continue against President Lukashenko, with many opposition leaders arrested or exiled. Lukashenko is set to meet with Russian President Putin to discuss the situation. The video concludes with a preview of upcoming news stories.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to the critical condition of two Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies?

A natural disaster

A protest clash

An ambush shooting

A car accident

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university is collaborating with AstraZeneca on a coronavirus vaccine?

Oxford University

Stanford University

Cambridge University

Harvard University

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine trial paused?

Lack of funding

Insufficient volunteers

A participant fell ill

Regulatory issues

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the protesters in Minsk demanding?

Environmental policies

President Lukashenko's resignation

Economic reforms

Educational changes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is President Lukashenko scheduled to meet to discuss the unrest in Belarus?

US President

German Chancellor

French President

Russian President