Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Gates Jackson reports on Texas surpassing 1 million COVID-19 cases and over 19,000 deaths. President-elect Joe Biden is preparing for his presidency despite President Trump's refusal to concede, citing unproven voter fraud claims. Trump has blocked Biden from intelligence briefings and federal transition funds. Meanwhile, Hurricane Ada is regaining strength and threatens Florida with strong winds and potential landfall. A hurricane watch is in effect for parts of Florida, including Tampa and Saint Petersburg.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state was the first to record over one million COVID-19 infections?

California

Florida

Texas

New York

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is President-elect Joe Biden focusing on despite challenges from President Trump?

Planning a vacation

Preparing to take office

Writing a book

Launching a new business

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which foreign leader has Joe Biden already met with via videoconference?

Angela Merkel

Boris Johnson

Emmanuel Macron

Justin Trudeau

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of Hurricane Ada?

It has dissipated

It is stationary

It is gaining strength

It is weakening

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which areas are under a hurricane watch due to Ada?

Pensacola and Tallahassee

Miami and Key West

Orlando and Jacksonville

Anna Maria Island to Yankeetown