Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Therese Garnier reports from Washington DC on Newsy, covering President Trump's order to fly flags at half-staff in honor of coronavirus victims as the US death toll nears 100,000. The UK will impose a 14-day quarantine for arrivals starting in June, with fines for non-compliance. Over 36,000 have died in the UK, which did not close borders during the peak of its outbreak. A California university has decided to stop using SAT and ACT exams for admissions, citing concerns over their impact on minority students. The University of California received over 176,000 applications in 2019. The report concludes with an invitation to subscribe to Newsy's daily newsletter for more updates.

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What did President Trump call for regarding flags across the country?

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What is the expected death toll in the US from the coronavirus?

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What quarantine measures are being implemented for people arriving in the UK?

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What action did a university in California take regarding the S80 and CT college admission exams?

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What concerns have been raised regarding standardized tests and minority students?

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