Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The transcript covers several major news stories. It begins with a report on a mass shooting at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, where 10 people were killed, including a police officer. The suspect is in custody, but no motive has been identified yet. The transcript then shifts to concerns raised by federal health officials about AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine data, suggesting it may be outdated. AstraZeneca claims the vaccine is 79% effective and plans to seek FDA approval. The transcript also discusses Israel's fourth parliamentary election in two years, highlighting Prime Minister Netanyahu's challenges amid corruption charges. Finally, it previews upcoming news headlines.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the location of the tragic event where a gunman killed 10 people?

Boulder, Colorado

Atlanta, Georgia

New York, New York

Los Angeles, California

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern did federal health officials have about AstraZeneca's vaccine data?

It was too effective

It was too expensive

It was outdated

It was unavailable

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of effectiveness did AstraZeneca claim for their COVID-19 vaccine?

60%

50%

79%

90%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many parliamentary elections has Israel held in the last two years?

Two

Five

Three

Four

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu currently facing?

Corruption charges

A health crisis

A natural disaster

An economic recession