Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Gage Jackson presents top stories, including a federal court ruling that Harvard does not discriminate against Asian American applicants, impacting race considerations in college admissions. The Supreme Court may review the case. Unemployment claims dropped to 709,000, the lowest since March, but the economy still lacks 10 million jobs compared to pre-pandemic levels. The Weeknd will headline the 2021 Super Bowl halftime show, scheduled for February 7th in Tampa, FL.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the federal appeals court ruling regarding Harvard's admissions process?

Harvard was ordered to change its admissions process.

Harvard was found not to discriminate against Asian American applicants.

Harvard was found to discriminate against Asian American applicants.

Harvard's admissions process was deemed unconstitutional.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current composition of the Supreme Court as mentioned in the video?

Five Conservatives and four Liberals

Seven Conservatives and two Liberals

Six Conservatives and three Liberals

Four Conservatives and five Liberals

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many fewer jobs does the economy have compared to before the pandemic?

10 million

15 million

5 million

20 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is announced as the headline performer for the 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl halftime show?

The Weeknd

Drake

Taylor Swift

Beyoncé

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is Super Bowl 55 scheduled to take place?

January 7th, 2021

March 7th, 2021

April 7th, 2021

February 7th, 2021