Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video provides an update on April 23, 2020, covering key news such as the unemployment rate in the U.S., the House of Representatives voting on a COVID-19 aid bill, and severe weather events in Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana. The aid bill focuses on supporting small businesses and healthcare. The video concludes with a call to subscribe to Newsy's newsletter.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

As of April 2020, how many Americans were receiving unemployment benefits?

Over 10 million

Over 26 million

Over 5 million

Over 50 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the recent trend in unemployment applications according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics?

An increase from the previous week

A decrease from the previous week

No change from the previous week

A significant rise from the previous month

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the $483 billion COVID-19 aid bill discussed in the House of Representatives?

Small Business Administration's payroll protection program

Environmental protection

Education funding

Infrastructure development

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much funding is allocated for healthcare in the new COVID-19 aid bill?

$50 billion

$100 billion

$200 billion

$150 billion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states were affected by the tornadoes mentioned in the report?

California, Nevada, and Arizona

Florida, Georgia, and Alabama

New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana