Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several major news stories. Greta Thunberg was named Time magazine's 2019 Person of the Year for her climate activism. Kentucky's governor plans to restore voting rights to over 100,000 felons. Harvey Weinstein reached a tentative $25 million settlement with his alleged victims. The video also promotes live coverage of the public impeachment inquiry, emphasizing non-partisan reporting.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was named Time magazine's 2019 Person of the Year?

Malala Yousafzai

Michelle Obama

Greta Thunberg

Emma Watson

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Greta Thunberg take to protest climate change?

Started a social media campaign

Wrote a book on climate change

Skipped school to protest outside the Swedish parliament

Organized a global conference

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state is planning to restore voting rights to over 100,000 people with felony convictions?

Kentucky

California

Florida

Texas

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the settlement reached by Harvey Weinstein?

It involves a public apology

It includes a jail sentence

It ends nearly all lawsuits against him

It requires Weinstein to admit wrongdoing

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of coverage does the newsy streaming app offer for the public impeachment inquiry?

Celebrity interviews

Entertainment-focused

Anti-partisan and informative

Biased and opinionated