Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Biology

University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video covers the expected impact of Tropical Storm Beta on Texas and Louisiana, including potential flooding. It discusses President Trump's plan to announce a Supreme Court nominee following Justice Ginsburg's passing, amidst political controversy. The DOJ's designation of NYC, Portland, and Seattle as anarchist jurisdictions is also covered, along with potential federal funding cuts. The video concludes with a preview of upcoming news stories.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states are expected to experience flash flooding due to Tropical Storm Beta?

Texas and Louisiana

Arkansas and Mississippi

Florida and Georgia

California and Nevada

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the controversy surrounding the Supreme Court nomination process?

The absence of a clear nominee

The lack of qualified candidates

The timing of the nomination before Election Day

The involvement of the Justice Department

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the Supreme Court seat left vacant by?

Justice Stephen Breyer

Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Justice Antonin Scalia

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the Justice Department take against NYC, Portland, and Seattle?

Declared them as anarchist jurisdictions

Increased federal funding

Closed federal buildings

Deployed additional law enforcement

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reason given for potential federal funding cuts to certain cities?

High crime rates

Permitting anarchy, violence, and destruction

Economic downturn

Natural disasters