Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main stories: a US-Iran prisoner exchange involving a graduate student, Shuyo Wong, who was detained in Iran for espionage; Elon Musk's defamation case where he was acquitted after calling a British caver 'Pedo Guy' on Twitter; and a fraudulent GoFundMe campaign where Mark D'amico and his girlfriend raised $400,000 for a homeless man but only gave him a fraction of the funds, leading to legal action and a prison sentence.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for Shuyo Wong's detention in Iran?

He was accused of espionage.

He was caught smuggling goods.

He overstayed his visa.

He was involved in a protest.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country assisted in the negotiation for Shuyo Wong's release?

Germany

France

Switzerland

Canada

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the defamation case against Elon Musk?

He was found guilty.

He was sentenced to community service.

He was found not guilty.

He was fined.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the false claim made in the GoFundMe campaign by Mark D'amico?

Raising money for a medical treatment.

Raising money for a natural disaster relief.

Raising money for a homeless man.

Raising money for a school project.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the legal consequence for Mark D'amico after the GoFundMe fraud?

He was sentenced to five years in prison.

He was fined.

He was acquitted.

He was given probation.