Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main news stories: the US plans to reunite families separated at the Mexico border during the Trump administration, the funeral of Andrew Brown Jr. who was shot by police, and the investigation into a deadly stampede at an Israeli festival. The US is negotiating with the ACLU to settle a lawsuit regarding family separations, with Homeland Security planning to reunite four families this week. Andrew Brown Jr.'s funeral is attended by families of other victims of police violence, sparking protests. In Israel, a stampede at a festival killed 45 people, prompting an investigation into the actions of authorities and event organizers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the separation of families at the US-Mexico border during the Trump administration?

An economic crisis

A natural disaster

A new immigration law

The zero tolerance policy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is involved in the negotiations to reunite separated families at the US-Mexico border?

The American Civil Liberties Union

The United Nations

The World Health Organization

The International Red Cross

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sparked protests in Elizabeth City, NC?

An economic crisis

A natural disaster

A police shooting

A new law

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which family members are expected to attend Andrew Brown Jr.'s funeral?

Family members of George Floyd and Eric Garner

Family members of Malcolm X

Family members of Martin Luther King Jr.

Family members of Rosa Parks

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the cause of the stampede at the Israeli festival?

An earthquake

A terrorist attack

A human avalanche

A fire outbreak