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The video covers three main topics: the containment of the Saddle Ridge fire in California, the shift from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day in some states, and a strike by Mack Trucks workers over wages and benefits. The fire has been 40% contained, affecting 8,000 acres and leading to evacuations. Some states are now celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day due to concerns over Columbus's historical impact. Meanwhile, over 3,500 Mack Trucks workers are striking for better wages and job security.

What percentage of the Saddle Ridge fire has been contained by firefighters?

• 80%

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

Which holiday is being replaced by Indigenous Peoples Day in some states?

• Veterans Day

• Columbus Day

• Labor Day

• Thanksgiving

What is one of the main reasons for the shift from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day?

• Columbus's role in launching centuries of genocide

• Columbus's role in promoting peace

• Columbus's role in establishing trade routes

• Columbus's role in discovering America

In which states did Mack Trucks workers go on strike?

• Florida, Maryland, and Pennsylvania

• Ohio, Michigan, and Illinois

• Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi

• California, Texas, and New York

What are the Mack Trucks workers demanding in their strike?

• Better working hours

• Increased retirement benefits

• More vacation days

• Improved wages, job security, and health benefits