Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video covers President Biden's upcoming primetime speech addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and public safety guidelines. It provides an update on the jury selection process in Derek Chauvin's trial for the murder of George Floyd, highlighting the global movement against police brutality. The video also marks the 10th anniversary of the Fukushima disaster, discussing its ongoing impact. Finally, it previews upcoming headlines and global stories on News E.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of President Biden's upcoming primetime speech?

The foreign policy strategy

The new education policy

The past year's challenges and COVID-19 measures

The economic recovery plan

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the footage involving Derek Chauvin?

It was used in a documentary about Minneapolis

It inspired a global movement against police brutality

It was part of a training video for police officers

It led to a new law on police conduct

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event is Japan marking a decade since?

The Tokyo Olympics

The Kobe earthquake

The Fukushima disaster

The Hiroshima bombing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural events triggered the Fukushima disaster?

An earthquake and tsunami

A tornado and hailstorm

A hurricane and flood

A volcanic eruption and landslide

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ongoing issue is affecting residents near Fukushima?

Water scarcity

Political instability

Radioactive contamination

Economic recession