Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Business, Social Studies

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The video covers top headlines for September 14th, focusing on President Trump's campaign stop near Sacramento amid raging West Coast wildfires. The fires, attributed to poor forest management by the White House and climate change by scientists, have caused significant destruction and poor air quality. The video also discusses the ongoing protests in Belarus following President Lukashenko's reelection, with over 700 arrests reported. Lukashenko is meeting with Russian President Putin, who has offered support if unrest escalates. The video concludes with a brief mention of other news stories.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason the White House gives for the wildfires on the West Coast?

Increased urbanization

Natural cycles

Poor forest management

Climate change

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state official mentioned the wildfires as a wake-up call for climate action?

California Governor Gavin Newsom

Washington Governor Jay Inslee

Oregon Governor Kate Brown

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been one of the major consequences of the wildfires in cities like San Francisco?

Economic growth

Severe air pollution

Increased tourism

Improved air quality

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event triggered the mass protests in Belarus?

Reelection of President Alexander Lukashenko

Foreign intervention

Economic crisis

Natural disaster

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Alexander Lukashenko meeting with to discuss the unrest in Belarus?

French President Emmanuel Macron

US President Joe Biden

German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Russian President Vladimir Putin