Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main topics: the potential testimony of a whistleblower involved in the Ukraine scandal, ongoing pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, and Puerto Rico's proposal to reduce its debt by over 60% to emerge from bankruptcy. The whistleblower's identity is protected, and efforts are underway to arrange testimony before Congress. Hong Kong faces continued unrest as it approaches the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China. Meanwhile, Puerto Rico's debt reduction plan awaits confirmation by a federal judge.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is working to protect the identity of the whistleblower in the Ukraine scandal?

Chuck Schumer

Adam Schiff

Nancy Pelosi

Mitch McConnell

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many weeks have the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong been ongoing?

30 weeks

10 weeks

25 weeks

17 weeks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event is expected to coincide with major protests in Hong Kong?

The 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China

The Lunar New Year

The Dragon Boat Festival

The anniversary of the British handover

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of debt reduction is Puerto Rico aiming for in its new proposal?

30%

40%

50%

60%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the federal judge expected to confirm Puerto Rico's bankruptcy plan?

Late 2019

Early 2020

Late 2020

Mid 2020