Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers key news updates, including the US job market's recovery with 379,000 jobs added in February and a slight drop in the unemployment rate to 6.2%. It discusses the Senate's expected vote on the COVID-19 relief bill, highlighting partisan disagreements. Pope Francis's historic visit to Iraq aims to support the Christian community. The video concludes with a teaser for more news stories.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many jobs were added to US payrolls in February?

600,000

250,000

500,000

379,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the US unemployment rate in February?

6.5%

7.0%

6.2%

5.8%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Republicans oppose the COVID-19 relief bill?

It does not include tax cuts

It increases military spending

It is too expensive and partisan

It is too small

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event is Pope Francis undertaking in Iraq?

His first papal visit to the country

Meeting with world leaders

Announcing a new religious holiday

Opening a new church

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of Pope Francis's goals during his visit to Iraq?

To establish a new Vatican embassy

To encourage the Christian community to help rebuild

To negotiate peace treaties

To conduct a religious census