Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Gage Jackson presents the day's top headlines, including Trump's campaign paying for a recount in two Wisconsin counties, Georgia's hand tally recount, and Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine showing 95% effectiveness. The recounts in Wisconsin and Georgia are discussed, with no evidence of fraud found. Pfizer plans to seek emergency use authorization for its vaccine. The video concludes with a note on upcoming updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Trump campaign request a recount in two Wisconsin counties?

They found evidence of fraud.

The counties had a high number of votes for Joe Biden.

The recount was mandated by state law.

The counties had the lowest voter turnout.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the recount in Georgia?

A request from the Trump campaign.

Technical issues with voting machines.

A state law requiring an audit due to a close race.

Suspected election fraud.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of Georgia's hand recount?

To change the election outcome.

To investigate voter fraud.

To ensure machine accuracy in vote counting.

To delay the certification of results.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What effectiveness rate did Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine show in recent trials?

100%

85%

90%

95%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Pfizer's next step after announcing their vaccine's effectiveness?

Conducting more trials.

Submitting for FDA emergency use authorization.

Distributing the vaccine globally.

Partnering with other pharmaceutical companies.