Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Business, Social Studies

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The video covers several major news stories. New York City is closing its schools again due to COVID-19, with plans to resume in-person learning if infection rates drop. A federal judge has stopped the expulsion of immigrant children crossing the southern border alone, challenging a policy that led to rapid deportations during the pandemic. President Trump is pursuing a recount of election ballots in two Wisconsin counties, despite no evidence of voter fraud. The video concludes with a promise of more news updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for New York City shutting down its schools again?

To reduce traffic congestion

To stop the spread of the coronavirus

To save on educational costs

To implement new educational policies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What condition did Mayor Bill de Blasio mention for reopening schools?

Approval from the federal government

Completion of new school buildings

A decrease in the infection rate

A change in the school curriculum

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the federal judge's order regarding immigrant children aim to stop?

The reduction of asylum applications

The expulsion of immigrant children crossing alone

The construction of a border wall

The increase in border patrol agents

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was President Trump's reason for requesting a recount in Wisconsin?

To verify the accuracy of the vote count

To challenge the election laws

To delay the election results

To gain more media attention

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many votes did Joe Biden receive in the two Wisconsin counties mentioned?

20,000

577,000

213,000

3 million