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The video covers several major news topics: the Taliban's control over Afghan provincial capitals and the UN's response; allegations against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and the legal actions following a state investigation; updates on the US Senate's infrastructure plan and economic recovery; legal developments in Arkansas regarding mask mandates amid rising COVID-19 cases; and the Canadian women's soccer team's historic Olympic gold medal win, highlighting Quinn as the first openly transgender and nonbinary Olympian to win a medal.

What action did the United Nations Security Council take in response to the situation in Afghanistan?

• They sent peacekeeping troops to Afghanistan.

• They recognized the Taliban as the legitimate government.

• They held a meeting to discuss the crisis.

• They imposed economic sanctions on the Taliban.

What is New York Governor Andrew Cuomo accused of?

• Negligence in handling the pandemic

• Bribing officials

• Groping a woman

• Embezzling state funds

What is the main focus of the bipartisan infrastructure plan discussed in the Senate?

• Military expansion

• Healthcare reform

• Economic recovery and infrastructure development

• Education funding

Which sector saw the largest job growth in the US last month?

• Technology

• Manufacturing

• Leisure and hospitality

• Construction

What historic achievement did the Canadian women's national soccer team accomplish?

• Setting a new record for most goals in a tournament

• Winning their first Olympic gold medal

• Defeating the US team for the first time

• Winning their first World Cup