Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Johanna Greenhalgh updates on key headlines, including the restart of coronavirus relief bill negotiations between Nancy Pelosi and Steven Mnuchin, with differing views on the bill's size. Ruth Bader Ginsburg becomes the first woman to lie in state at the US Capitol, a rare honor for government servants. Israel enforces a second lockdown due to rising COVID-19 cases, affecting businesses and public gatherings during Jewish high holidays. The video concludes with a promise of more news updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main point of contention between Democrats and Republicans regarding the coronavirus relief bill?

The sectors to receive relief

The involvement of the White House

The total amount of spending

The timeline for passing the bill

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes Ruth Bader Ginsburg's lying in state at the US Capitol historically significant?

She was the first Supreme Court Justice to lie in state

She was the first woman to lie in state

She was the first person to lie in state in 2020

She was the first person to lie in state without military guards

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between lying in state and lying in honor?

Lying in state is for military personnel, lying in honor is for civilians

Both are the same, just different terms

Lying in state is for government officials, lying in honor is for private citizens

Lying in honor is for government officials, lying in state is for private citizens

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What restrictions were imposed in Israel during the second coronavirus lockdown?

All businesses were allowed to operate

People could travel freely across the country

Nonessential businesses were closed and movement was restricted

Gatherings of up to 100 people were permitted

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During Israel's lockdown, what was the maximum number of people allowed in political demonstrations?

No limit

20 people

100 people

50 people