Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The transcript covers the endorsement of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for those 16 and older, pending FDA authorization. It also discusses legal challenges by GOP states against voting process changes in battleground states, with the Supreme Court involved. Additionally, it highlights President-elect Joe Biden's historic appointments of Marcia Fudge and Catherine Tai to key roles in his administration, marking significant firsts for women and Asian Americans.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which age group has the Pfizer COVID vaccine been endorsed for?

18 and older

16 and older

21 and older

12 and older

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries have approved the Pfizer vaccine candidate?

India and China

Australia and New Zealand

France and Germany

UK and Canada

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the legal challenge led by Texas?

To authorize a new voting process

To invalidate electoral votes in certain states

To recount votes in all states

To delay the presidential inauguration

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is President-elect Joe Biden's pick for the Department of Housing and Urban Development?

Janet Yellen

Catherine Tai

Marcia Fudge

Kamala Harris

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is significant about Catherine Tai's appointment as U.S. Trade Representative?

She is the first woman to hold the post

She is the first Asian American to hold the post

She is the youngest person to hold the post

She is the first lawyer to hold the post