Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Business, Social Studies

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The video covers top news headlines, including President Trump's threat to veto a defense bill unless it removes liability protections for tech companies under Section 230. The UK has authorized the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, prioritizing frontline workers and the elderly. The UN is conducting a needs assessment in Ethiopia's Tigray region amid ongoing conflict. Viewers are encouraged to stay tuned for more global news updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason President Trump threatened to veto the defense policy bill?

To rename military bases

To support social media platforms

To end liability protections for tech companies

To increase military spending

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which section of the Communications Decency Act is at the center of the debate over tech company liability?

Section 240

Section 230

Section 250

Section 220

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country was among the first to authorize the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and Biontech?

United States

Germany

United Kingdom

France

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccination in the UK?

Politicians and government officials

Children and teenagers

Frontline healthcare workers and nursing home residents

Teachers and students

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the UN's primary goal in the Tigray region of Ethiopia?

To establish a new government

To negotiate peace treaties

To provide humanitarian aid

To conduct military operations