Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers several major news topics. The US Labor Department reported an increase of 559,000 jobs in May, which was below expectations but still a significant improvement from April. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.8%, and jobless claims fell below 400,000 for the first time since the pandemic began. Don McGahn, a former Trump aide, testified before House lawmakers about the Mueller probe into the 2016 election, following a lengthy legal battle. In Belarus, dissident journalist Roman Protasevich was coerced into praising President Lukashenko on TV, a move condemned by EU leaders. The video concludes with a teaser for more upcoming news stories.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What did the EU leaders say about the confession made by the dissident journalist?

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What happened to the journalists in Belarus last month?

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