Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers several major news topics. It begins with an introduction to the latest headlines, followed by a detailed discussion on the Senate Republicans blocking the Democrats' election reform bill, known as the For the People Act. The video then shifts focus to the US government's efforts to vaccinate younger Americans against COVID-19, particularly in light of the Delta variant. Finally, it discusses the US Interior Secretary Deb Holland's announcement of an investigation into the historical oversight of Native American boarding schools.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of the For the People Act?

To increase military spending

To overhaul the electoral system

To reduce taxes

To promote international trade

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which age group is the US government focusing on for COVID-19 vaccination efforts?

10 to 17 years old

30 to 40 years old

18 to 26 years old

50 to 60 years old

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of coronavirus infections in the US is attributed to the Delta variant?

40%

30%

20%

10%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is leading the investigation into Native American boarding schools?

Senator Elizabeth Warren

Vice President Kamala Harris

Interior Secretary Deb Holland

President Joe Biden

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the goal of the investigation into Native American boarding schools?

To increase funding for education

To build new schools

To create new educational policies

To uncover past traumas and promote healing