Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several major news stories. In Louisville, Kentucky, the city is preparing for potential unrest as the grand jury decision on the Brianna Taylor case is awaited. Businesses are taking precautions, and the mayor has declared a state of emergency. In Tasmania, a significant whale stranding event has occurred, with rescue teams working to save the stranded whales. This is considered Australia's largest stranding on record. Finally, the video pays tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who will lie in repose at the Supreme Court for public visitation following her passing from pancreatic cancer.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measures have been taken in Louisville in anticipation of the grand jury decision?

Businesses are offering discounts.

The city has declared a state of emergency.

Schools are extending their hours.

Public transportation is free for the day.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is significant about the whale stranding event in Tasmania?

It occurred on the East Coast of Tasmania.

All whales were successfully rescued.

It is suspected to be Australia's largest stranding on record.

It is the first stranding of this species.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many long-finned pilot whales were initially found stranded in Tasmania?

500

600

450

380

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who accompanied Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's casket at the Supreme Court?

Supreme Court justices

More than 100 of her former clerks

Members of Congress

Her family members

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the cause of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death?

Heart attack

Lung cancer

Stroke

Pancreatic cancer