Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies

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The video covers three main news stories: the final vote count in Georgia's 2020 election, where Republicans need one win to maintain Senate control; the decision not to charge the Kenosha officer involved in the Jacob Blake shooting, which sparked national protests; and the postponement of the 2021 Grammy Awards due to a COVID-19 surge in Los Angeles.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome needed by Republicans to maintain a Senate majority in the Georgia election?

Win one of the two races

Win the presidential election

Win both races

Lose both races

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Kenosha shooting gain national attention?

A bystander's video went viral

It happened during a presidential election

The officer was charged immediately

It was the first police shooting in Wisconsin

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the postponement of the 2021 Grammy Awards?

Surge in coronavirus cases

Venue unavailability

Weather conditions

Technical issues

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is set to host the 2021 Grammy Awards?

Jimmy Fallon

Ellen DeGeneres

Trevor Noah

James Corden

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which artist is leading with the most nominations for the 2021 Grammy Awards?

Drake

Ariana Grande

Beyoncé

Taylor Swift