Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Gates Jackson provides a news update covering severe weather forecasts for the southern US, the impact of recent storms in Alabama and Georgia, and personal accounts from affected residents. The segment also discusses Georgia's new election law, which has sparked controversy and criticism from voting rights advocates. Additionally, Dominion Voting Systems has filed a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News over false claims regarding the 2020 election. The update concludes with a teaser for more upcoming stories.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states are expected to experience severe weather, including tornadoes, according to the report?

California and Nevada

Texas and Oklahoma

Kentucky and Louisiana

New York and New Jersey

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the changes introduced by Georgia's new election law?

Expansion of mail-in voting

Introduction of online voting

Elimination of photo ID requirements

Reduction of ballot drop boxes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who described Georgia's new election law as 'Jim Crow in the 21st century'?

Former President Trump

President Biden

Governor of Georgia

Senator Bernie Sanders

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main accusation in the lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News?

Invasion of privacy

Defamation regarding election rigging claims

Unfair competition practices

Breach of contract

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much is Dominion Voting Systems seeking in their lawsuit against Fox News?

$500 million

$1.6 billion

$2 billion

$750 million