Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several major news stories. It begins with an update on Hurricane Sally, which has caused significant flooding in the Deep South, particularly in Alabama and Georgia. The Federal Reserve has announced it will keep interest rates near zero through 2023 to boost economic growth amid the pandemic. The Big 10 conference has decided to restart its football season with strict health protocols. Lastly, an interview with former FBI agent Peter Struck discusses Russian interference in the 2020 election and cybersecurity threats.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the wind speed of Hurricane Sally when it made landfall?

115 mph

85 mph

95 mph

105 mph

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Federal Reserve's target for inflation?

2%

1%

3%

4%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Until when has the Federal Reserve committed to keeping interest rates near zero?

2024

2021

2023

2022

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the Big 10 planning to start its football season?

December 23rd

November 23rd

October 23rd

September 23rd

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the methods mentioned that Russia is using to interfere in the 2020 election?

Manipulating news outlets

Funding political campaigns

Hacking social media accounts

Probing voter infrastructure