Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers top news stories including a Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania, political protests in Thailand, and an earthquake in Alaska that led to a tsunami warning. The Supreme Court's decision may delay the announcement of a clear winner in the presidential election. In Thailand, student-led protests demand democratic reforms, while the government attempts to suppress them. An earthquake near Alaska's Sandpoint prompted a tsunami warning, which was later downgraded.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania?

They will be counted only if they arrive on November 3rd.

They will not be counted if they arrive after November 3rd.

They will be counted regardless of when they arrive.

They will be counted if they arrive within three days after November 3rd.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main demand of the student-led protests in Thailand?

Expansion of the monarchy's powers

More government control over media

Democratic reforms and resignation of the Prime Minister

Increase in military power

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the Thai government responded to the protests?

By supporting the protests

By declaring them legal

By declaring them illegal and arresting leaders

By ignoring them

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event occurred near Alaska?

A severe thunderstorm

A volcanic eruption

A hurricane

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial response to the earthquake near Alaska?

A flood warning was issued

An evacuation order was given

A tsunami warning was issued

A hurricane warning was issued