Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several major news topics. It begins with an update on the COVID-19 situation in the US, highlighting that the country has surpassed 6 million confirmed cases and discussing the progress of vaccine trials. The video then shifts to legal news, detailing the trial of Steve Bannon and his co-defendants, who are charged with fraud related to a fundraising scheme. The next section addresses the ongoing protests in Portland, Oregon, following a fatal shooting during a demonstration. The video concludes with a brief sign-off, promising more news updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What milestone did the US recently surpass in terms of COVID-19 cases?

5 million cases

6 million cases

7 million cases

8 million cases

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the FDA considering regarding COVID-19 vaccines?

Delaying vaccine trials indefinitely

Giving emergency authorization before trials are completed

Approving vaccines without any trials

Only approving vaccines after all trials are completed

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What charges are Steve Bannon and his co-defendants facing?

Insider trading

Bribery

Conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering

Tax evasion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the alleged misuse of funds in the case involving Steve Bannon?

Funding a political campaign

Personal expenses

Investing in real estate

Donating to charity

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Oregon Governor Kate Brown blame for the violence during the Portland protests?

Local police

Patriot Prayer

Antifa

The National Guard