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JST Ruberg reports on the UK's COVID-19 situation, highlighting a new variant and its implications. The US is distributing $600 relief payments as part of a COVID-19 relief package. Additionally, Senator Josh Hawley plans to object to the Electoral College vote count, raising concerns about election integrity, though no evidence of widespread voter fraud exists.

What is the main concern about the new COVID-19 variant found in the UK and the US?

• It is resistant to current vaccines.

• It has not been detected outside the UK.

• It causes more severe illness.

• It is more transmissible.

What amount is being distributed as direct payments to Americans in the new COVID relief package?

• $400

• $600

• $1000

• $2000

What is the main issue causing a delay in the approval of $2000 direct payments?

• Opposition in the Republican-controlled Senate

• Lack of funds

• Technical issues with payment systems

• Public opposition

What action is Senator Josh Hawley planning to take regarding the Electoral College vote count?

• He will support the vote count.

• He will object to the vote count.

• He will propose a new voting system.

• He will abstain from voting.

What is the expected outcome of the objections during the Electoral College vote count?

• It will change the election result.

• It will not change the election result.

• It will lead to a new election.

• It will cause a recount in all states.