Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main topics: the resumption of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after a safety review, President Biden's formal recognition of the Armenian Genocide, and the successful launch of a SpaceX mission to the International Space Station. The J&J vaccine was paused to investigate rare blood clot cases, but regulators decided the benefits outweigh the risks. Biden's recognition of the Armenian Genocide fulfills a campaign promise, despite potential diplomatic tensions with Turkey. Lastly, SpaceX's third crew mission in less than a year successfully launched astronauts from the US, France, and Japan to the ISS.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the 10-day pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?

To investigate a rare blood clot disorder

Due to a shortage of vaccine doses

To improve the vaccine formula

Because of a manufacturing error

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did federal regulators decide to resume the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?

The vaccine was found to be ineffective

The benefits were deemed to outweigh the risks

A new vaccine was developed

The public demanded its return

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant action is President Biden expected to take regarding the Armenian Genocide?

Apologize to Turkey

Formally recognize it as a genocide

Avoid using the term 'genocide'

Ignore the issue entirely

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is notable about the SpaceX mission to the International Space Station?

It used a recycled rocket and capsule

It is the first mission to the ISS

It included astronauts only from the U.S.

It was delayed due to weather

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many astronauts arrived at the ISS on the recent SpaceX mission?

Four

Three

Two

Five