Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers several major topics: Facebook's decision to permanently ban Donald Trump following the January 6th Capitol riot, the ongoing severe weather affecting the southeastern US, and the CDC's report on the decline in US birth rates in 2020. The Facebook ban is expected to spark debate among politicians and free speech advocates. The severe weather has caused significant damage, leading to school closures and power outages. The decline in birth rates is attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic concerns. The video concludes with a promise of more news updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for Donald Trump's permanent ban from Facebook?

Sharing copyrighted material without permission

His involvement in the Capitol riot on January 6th

Posting fake news about the pandemic

Violating Facebook's advertising policies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has Facebook requested from its quasi Independent Oversight Board?

Recommendations for new features

Advice on improving user interface

Guidance on handling political leaders' accounts

Strategies for increasing ad revenue

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which area is experiencing severe weather conditions, leading to school closures and power outages?

Southeastern US

Midwestern US

Western US

Northeastern US

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reported cause of the decline in the US birth rate in 2020?

Changes in cultural norms

Coronavirus pandemic

Economic recession

Increased use of birth control

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By what percentage did the US birth rate decline in 2020?

2%

3%

5%

4%