Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Social Studies, Performing Arts

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The video covers the death of Rush Limbaugh, highlighting his influence as a media personality and his accolades. It then shifts to the recent stock market volatility involving GameStop, discussing the roles of various stakeholders and potential market structure issues. Finally, it addresses the severe winter weather affecting millions in the US, causing power outages and fatalities.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which year did Rush Limbaugh start his broadcast career?

1967

1995

1975

1988

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main criticism faced by the Robin Hood app during the GameStop trading frenzy?

Restricting trading at the height of the frenzy

Failing to protect user data

Encouraging market manipulation

Promoting speculative trading

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was one of the key figures testifying about the GameStop stock volatility?

A prominent stockbroker

A financial analyst from Wall Street

The CEO of GameStop

A 34-year-old YouTube personality

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural phenomenon is responsible for the power outages in the southern US?

Polar vortex

Hurricane

Tornado

Earthquake

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many people were left without electricity in Texas due to the severe winter weather?

One million

Two million

Four million

Three million