Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers key global political events. It starts with the Democrats for the People Act facing challenges in the Senate due to Republican opposition. The White House is committed to expanding voting rights. In the Philippines, President Duterte's strong remarks on COVID-19 vaccination have sparked controversy, though there is no legal basis for his threats. The US and North Korea are at odds over the resumption of nuclear arms talks, with North Korea dismissing US hopes for quick negotiations. The video concludes with a promise of more global news updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge faced by the Democrats for the People Act in the Senate?

Judicial review

Presidential veto

Republican filibuster

Lack of support from Democrats

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Duterte threaten to do to Filipinos who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine?

Impose fines

Forcibly vaccinate them

Revoke their citizenship

Deny them public services

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue has hindered the vaccination campaign in the Philippines?

Lack of public interest

Supply problems and public hesitancy

Government restrictions

High cost of vaccines

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Kim Yo Jong's response to the US's hope for nuclear talks?

She welcomed the idea

She remained silent on the issue

She proposed a new negotiation date

She dismissed the US's interpretation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the US's stance on meeting with North Korea for nuclear talks?

Only with preconditions

Anywhere, anytime without preconditions

Only in Washington

After North Korea disarms