Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Interactive Video

Geography, History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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The video covers three main topics: the imminent threat of Hurricane Ida to New Orleans, the ongoing evacuations and military actions in Afghanistan following a terrorist attack by ISIS K, and the announcement of a pay raise for federal employees by President Joe Biden. Hurricane Ida is expected to bring severe weather conditions similar to Hurricane Katrina. In Afghanistan, the US military is focused on ensuring safety at the Kabul airport amid evacuation efforts. Meanwhile, federal employees are set to receive a pay increase as part of the Biden administration's budget proposal.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected wind speed of Hurricane Ida as it approaches New Orleans?

140 mph

180 mph

120 mph

160 mph

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group claimed responsibility for the recent violence at the Kabul airport?

ISIS K

Taliban

Al-Qaeda

Boko Haram

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary concern for the U.S. military as the August 31st deadline approaches in Afghanistan?

Negotiating with the Taliban

Increasing troop numbers

Providing humanitarian aid

Securing the airport

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the overall average pay increase announced for civilian federal employees?

3%

2%

4%

1%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the announced pay raise for federal employees compare to the Biden administration's 2022 budget proposal?

It is not mentioned

It is on par

It is higher

It is lower