Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Journalism, Social Studies, Science

9th - 10th Grade

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JST Ruberg presents headlines including the first Pfizer vaccine administered in New York, FDA's meeting on Moderna's vaccine, and the US nearing 300,000 COVID-19 deaths. The Electoral College votes to confirm Joe Biden's victory amid protests. President-elect Biden will address the nation at 8 PM Eastern.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first person to receive the Pfizer vaccine in New York?

Joe Biden

Governor of New York

Sandra Lindsay

Dr. Chester

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the focus of the FDA advisory panel's meeting mentioned in the transcript?

The side effects of vaccines

The distribution of vaccines

The safety of the Moderna vaccine

The effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate COVID-19 death toll mentioned in the transcript?

300,000

350,000

250,000

200,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event is the Electoral College voting on?

The appointment of a new Supreme Court judge

The impeachment of a president

The confirmation of Joe Biden's election victory

The approval of a new vaccine

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What time is the President-elect scheduled to address the nation?

7:00 PM Eastern

8:00 PM Eastern

6:00 PM Eastern

9:00 PM Eastern