Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers top stories including Hurricane Iota's landfall in Nicaragua as a Category 4 storm, following a similar path to Hurricane Ada, raising concerns about mudslides in already flooded areas. The storm weakened to a tropical storm as it moved inland towards Honduras. In the US, retail sales growth hit a low since last spring, with October sales up only 0.3% despite early holiday discounts. The restaurant industry saw its first decline in six months, likely due to rising COVID-19 cases and tightened restrictions. Twitter introduced Fleets, a new feature similar to Instagram Stories, allowing users to post content that disappears after 24 hours.

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What category storm was Hurricane Iota when it made landfall in Nicaragua?

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What were the consequences of Hurricane Ada in the region before Hurricane Iota?

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What was the percentage increase in retail sales in October compared to September?

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What impact did the surge in coronavirus cases have on the restaurant and bar industry?

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What is the unique feature of Twitter's 'Fleets' compared to other social media stories?

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