Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Social Studies, Geography, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript covers several topics: changes in COVID-19 death reporting in various states, President Biden's visit to New York and New Jersey to assess damage from Tropical Storm Ida, the reopening of Kabul's exchange market after the Taliban takeover, and the UK's diplomatic efforts for peace talks at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The CDC's reported COVID-19 death toll is likely underestimated, and the international community is urged to judge the Taliban by their actions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states have amended death certificates to reflect COVID-19 as the cause for deaths earlier than previously recorded?

Nevada, Utah, and Arizona

Florida, Ohio, and Michigan

Kansas, Georgia, and Wisconsin

California, Texas, and New York

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the CDC's stance on the reported number of COVID-19 deaths?

The number is irrelevant

The number is lower than the actual count

The number is likely higher than reported

The number is accurate and up-to-date

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of President Biden's visit to New York and New Jersey?

To visit family

To survey flood damage from Tropical Storm Ida

To announce a new policy

To attend a political rally

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event occurred in Kabul's exchange market recently?

It was relocated to a new location

It was destroyed in a fire

It reopened after the Taliban takeover

It was permanently closed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the focus of the UK's foreign secretary's visit to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border?

To negotiate trade deals

To establish a new embassy

To plan a military intervention

To discuss safe passage and prevent terrorism