Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main topics: President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris receiving their first presidential daily briefing, the impact of Thanksgiving travel on COVID-19 cases, and the controversy surrounding a French national security bill that restricts filming of police. The briefing was delayed due to President Trump's challenge of the election results. Despite health warnings, millions traveled during Thanksgiving, potentially causing a COVID-19 surge. In France, a proposed bill faced criticism for hindering documentation of police brutality, following an incident in Paris.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the delay in President-elect Biden receiving the presidential daily briefing?

A security breach

A scheduling conflict

Technical difficulties

President Trump's challenge of the election results

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the number of travelers during Thanksgiving compare to previous times during the pandemic?

It was the lowest since the pandemic began

It was about the same as usual

It was the highest since the pandemic began

There was no significant change

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential impact did health officials predict due to the Thanksgiving travel?

A decrease in COVID-19 cases

No change in COVID-19 cases

A large surge in COVID-19 cases

An increase in flu cases

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern critics had about the proposed French national security bill?

It would reduce police funding

It would limit public gatherings

It would restrict filming of police

It would increase taxes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action was taken against the officers involved in the Paris incident?

They were promoted

They were given a warning

They were suspended and charged

They were transferred to another city