Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main news stories: the Getty Fire in Los Angeles, which has led to mandatory evacuations and road closures; the steps House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is taking regarding the impeachment inquiry, including a formal vote; and the UK Parliament's rejection of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's call for a general election, alongside a Brexit extension to January 31st.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary threat posed by the Getty Fire?

It has caused power outages in the area.

It is affecting air quality in the region.

It has led to the closure of schools.

It threatens thousands of structures and has closed parts of a major freeway.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant action is House Speaker Nancy Pelosi planning regarding the impeachment inquiry?

She plans to negotiate with the White House.

She will delay the inquiry until next year.

She intends to hold a formal vote to authorize impeachment proceedings.

She plans to dismiss the inquiry.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why have Republicans criticized Democrats in the context of the impeachment inquiry?

For not holding a formal vote to authorize proceedings.

For not providing enough evidence.

For not consulting the Senate.

For not involving the President in the discussions.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Boris Johnson's call for a general election?

It was rejected by the UK Parliament.

It was supported by the Labour Party.

It was accepted by the UK Parliament.

It was postponed until next year.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the new deadline for the UK to leave the EU?

March 31st

February 28th

January 31st

December 31st