Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Social Studies

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The transcript covers several news topics: a militia group's plot to kidnap Michigan and Virginia governors due to lockdown orders, record early voting turnout in Georgia despite Columbus Day closures, and the Tennessee Titans' COVID-19 status allowing their game to proceed. It concludes with a preview of extended coverage on the Senate confirmation hearing of Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason behind the militia group's plot against Governors Whitmer and Northam?

Political disagreements

COVID-19 lockdown orders

Economic policies

Environmental regulations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many voters showed up for early voting in Georgia, breaking the previous record?

98,000

128,000

158,000

188,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue faced by voters on Columbus Day in Georgia?

Long waiting lines

Closed election offices

Ballot shortages

Technical glitches

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which NFL team had the first COVID-19 outbreak of the season?

New England Patriots

Tennessee Titans

Pittsburgh Steelers

Buffalo Bills

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome for the Tennessee Titans' game against the Buffalo Bills?

It was canceled

It was postponed

It proceeded as scheduled

It was played without fans

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