Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, Science, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers three main topics: protests in France against new COVID-19 restrictions requiring a vaccine health pass, wildfires in Turkey's Mediterranean towns exacerbated by a heat wave, and an ammunition shortage in the US driven by increased gun sales. The French protests highlight public dissent against perceived restrictions on freedom, while the Turkish wildfires underscore the environmental challenges faced during summer months. In the US, the ammunition shortage affects law enforcement training and reflects a surge in first-time gun buyers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the protests in France?

Opposition to the vaccine health pass requirement

Protest against the government's economic policies

Support for increased COVID-19 restrictions

Demand for more public places

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How have the new COVID-19 restrictions in France affected vaccination rates?

Increased the number of people booking vaccination appointments

Decreased the number of people getting vaccinated

Led to the cancellation of vaccination appointments

Had no impact on vaccination rates

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural phenomenon has contributed to the wildfires in Turkey?

Volcanic eruptions

Earthquakes

Heatwave fueled by hot air from Africa

Heavy rainfall

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a significant consequence of the ammunition shortage in the U.S.?

Increased firearm training for law enforcement

Reduction in firearm training for law enforcement

Lower prices for ammunition

Decrease in gun sales

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the impact of the ammunition shortage on gun prices?

Gun prices have decreased

Gun prices have remained stable

Gun prices have fluctuated unpredictably

Gun prices have increased