Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main news stories: a shooting spree in Thailand where a soldier killed nearly 30 people before being shot by security forces, the new coronavirus outbreak surpassing the 2003 SARS outbreak in terms of fatalities, and weather warnings issued in the UK due to a strong storm. The shooter in Thailand used social media to post about his actions, and Facebook removed his account. The coronavirus has resulted in over 800 deaths, with a significant portion of early cases in Wuhan linked to human-to-human transmission. The UK is experiencing severe weather, with warnings of strong winds and heavy rain.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What weather warnings did the British Meteorological Office issue following the storm?

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What was the maximum wind gust expected from the storm mentioned in the report?

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