Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers the impact of harsh winter weather in Texas, leading to power outages and fatalities. It discusses a spike in unemployment benefit applications, highlighting ongoing economic challenges. The Biden administration's immigration reform proposal is introduced, aiming to increase visas and support asylum seekers, though it faces potential opposition in Congress.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary cause of the power outages in Texas?

Winter storm

Tornado

Hurricane

Flood

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people have died due to the storm?

10

20

40

30

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the number of unemployment benefit applications last week?

700,000

500,000

861,000

1 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key features of the proposed immigration legislation?

Decreasing visa numbers

Increasing visa numbers

Reducing asylum applications

Building a border wall

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed amount for socio-economic development in Latin America?

$1 billion

$2 billion

$4 billion

$3 billion