Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Jay Stewart presents Newsy headlines, covering the Senate's approval of an $8 billion emergency spending measure to combat coronavirus, which has claimed 11 lives in the US. The first case in Tennessee is confirmed. The Dow Jones fell over 1000 points, and Elizabeth Warren exits the presidential race. A bipartisan group urges the UK to reconsider Huawei's involvement in its 5G network due to security concerns.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What amount did the Senate approve for emergency spending to combat the coronavirus?

$5 billion

$8 billion

$10 billion

$12 billion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state reported the first coronavirus death outside of Washington?

Texas

Florida

California

New York

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the approximate drop in points for the Dow Jones on the day mentioned?

500 points

750 points

1000 points

1250 points

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which senator withdrew from the presidential race after Super Tuesday?

Kamala Harris

Elizabeth Warren

Joe Biden

Bernie Sanders

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Huawei considered a high-risk vendor in the UK's 5G network development?

Due to financial instability

Because of security concerns

Political affiliations

Lack of technological expertise