Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main topics: the honoring of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died during the January 6th insurrection, with a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda; President Joe Biden's push to raise the federal minimum wage to $15, which faces opposition from Republicans and requires full Democratic support in the Senate; and the introduction of a new COVID-19 vaccine candidate by Johnson & Johnson, which shows promising effectiveness rates in preventing severe illness.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to the death of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick?

The January 6th insurrection

A health condition

A car accident

A natural disaster

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where will Officer Brian Sicknick be buried?

Central Park

Arlington National Cemetery

Capitol Hill

New Jersey National Cemetery

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed federal minimum wage increase in Biden's COVID relief package?

$12 an hour

$20 an hour

$10 an hour

$15 an hour

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern Republicans have about the minimum wage increase?

It will increase inflation

It will decrease productivity

It will lead to more job losses

It will reduce government revenue

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effectiveness of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in preventing severe symptoms?

95%

50%

66%

85%