Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Business, Social Studies

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The video covers three main news stories: a severe winter storm in Texas causing power outages and federal aid deployment; the North Carolina GOP's censure of Senator Richard Burr for his vote to convict former President Trump; and a French legislative bill aimed at increasing oversight of Muslim communities to combat radicalism, which has sparked controversy over religious freedom.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the power outages in Texas?

A deep freeze

A tornado

A hurricane

A heatwave

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the North Carolina Republican Party take against Senator Richard Burr?

Ignored his actions

Promoted him

Censured him

Expelled him from the party

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the backlash against some Republican lawmakers?

Opposing a healthcare reform

Voting to convict Trump

Supporting a new tax bill

Supporting a foreign policy change

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the French bill discussed in the video?

To reduce unemployment

To promote tourism

To tackle radicalism

To increase taxes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do French Muslims perceive the draft law?

As a support for their community

As a boost to religious freedom

As a limitation on religious freedom

As a neutral policy