Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers several major news topics. It begins with the political tension between the US and Ukraine, focusing on President Trump's alleged pressure on Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden. It then shifts to Greta Thunberg's impactful speech at the UN summit, where she criticizes world leaders for their inaction on climate change. The video also discusses the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, highlighting the US's response to a strike on a Saudi oil field and the deployment of additional troops to the Middle East. Finally, it provides a brief summary of these headlines.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the renewed scrutiny on President Trump?

A new trade deal with China

His stance on climate change

Reports of pressuring Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden

His decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did House Speaker Nancy Pelosi threaten to take?

Support a new climate bill

Block a trade deal

Act if Congress is denied access to a whistleblower complaint

Impeach the President

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main message of Greta Thunberg's speech at the UN summit?

The benefits of globalization

The importance of technological advancement

The beginning of a mass extinction

The need for economic growth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event did millions of people participate in last Friday?

A peace rally

A climate demonstration

A global trade summit

A technology conference

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a significant cause of tension between the US and Iran?

A disagreement over oil prices

A cyber attack

The US withdrawal from a 2015 nuclear deal

A territorial dispute