Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies

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Hard

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On August 28th, Adam Elrashidy presents top news headlines. President Trump accepted the Republican re-nomination, setting up a November election against Joe Biden. His speech was delivered to a largely maskless crowd at the White House, with no mandatory COVID-19 tests. Concurrently, protesters held a noise demonstration nearby. In Japan, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced his resignation due to a chronic health condition, ulcerative colitis, marking the end of his tenure as Japan's longest-serving Prime Minister. The video concludes with a preview of other news stories.

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What significant event did President Donald Trump participate in on August 28th?

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What was the atmosphere like at the Republican National Convention according to the text?

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What was the purpose of the noise demonstration and dance party held near the White House?

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What health condition did Japan's Prime Minister Abe Shinsou announce he was resigning due to?

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How long did Abe Shinsou serve as Japan's Prime Minister before his resignation?

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