Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several key news topics. It starts with an update on the US economy, highlighting the addition of 245,000 jobs in November and a slight drop in the unemployment rate. However, it notes that the unemployment figure may not fully reflect those who have stopped looking for work. The video then shifts to Dr. Anthony Fauci's apology regarding his comments on the UK's COVID-19 vaccine approval process and his potential role in President-elect Biden's COVID-19 team. Lastly, it reports on an explosion at an oil refinery in Durban, South Africa, which injured seven workers, and mentions that an investigation is underway.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the change in the official unemployment rate in the US as reported?

It increased from 6.5% to 6.9%

It increased from 6.7% to 6.9%

It decreased from 6.9% to 6.7%

It remained constant at 6.9%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Dr. Anthony Fauci apologize for?

Suggesting the US rushed the vaccine approval

Criticizing the UK's vaccine approval process

Not supporting the UK scientific community

Joining President-elect Biden's COVID-19 team

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does President-elect Biden want to include in his COVID-19 team?

A South African health official

Dr. Anthony Fauci

A representative from the Labor Department

A UK scientist

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the explosion occur that led to seven hospitalizations?

In a Canadian factory

In a US oil refinery

In a South African oil refinery

In a UK laboratory

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is known about the cause of the explosion in Durban?

It was caused by a gas leak

It was due to a technical fault

The cause is still under investigation

It was a result of human error