Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Gates Jackson reports on key stories: a surge of migrants at the US-Mexico border following policy changes by President Biden, the Atlanta spa shootings highlighting racial violence against Asian Americans, and the Tokyo Olympics barring foreign spectators due to COVID-19 risks.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the surge of migrants at the US-Mexico border?

Natural disasters in Central America

New immigration policies by President Biden

Economic opportunities in the US

Political instability in Mexico

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the US administration describe the situation at the border?

A disaster

An emergency

A challenge

A crisis

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of the President and Vice President's visit to Georgia?

Economic development

Condolences for the spa shootings

Immigration policy

Healthcare reform

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the trend in hate crimes against Asian Americans over the last year?

No change

A decrease

A skyrocketing spike

A slight increase

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Japan decide to bar foreign spectators from the Tokyo Olympics?

Security concerns

COVID-19 risks

Economic constraints

Political reasons