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The video covers three main topics: the coronavirus outbreak on the Diamond Princess cruise ship, where 14 passengers tested positive and were isolated before being flown to U.S. military bases; a controversy involving the Justice Department, where over 1100 alumni called for Attorney General William Barr's resignation after his intervention in the Roger Stone case; and an update from the U.S. Air Force, which has revised its dress code policy to allow religious accommodations for items like turbans and beards, affecting groups such as Sikh and Muslim airmen.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the destination of the 300 passengers evacuated from the Diamond Princess Cruise ship?

U.S. military airbases

Canadian health facilities

European hospitals

Australian quarantine centers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did over 1100 Justice Department alumni call for Attorney General William Barr's resignation?

He refused to prosecute a high-profile case.

He intervened in Roger Stone's case.

He supported a controversial immigration policy.

He resigned from his position unexpectedly.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the four federal prosecutors take in response to the Justice Department's intervention in Roger Stone's case?

They filed an appeal.

They withdrew from the proceedings.

They requested a retrial.

They increased the sentencing recommendation.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change did the US Air Force make to its dress code policy?

Banned all religious symbols

Introduced a new uniform design

Permitted religious accommodations for turbans, hijabs, and beards

Allowed tattoos for all airmen

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which groups are most likely to be affected by the US Air Force's updated dress code policy?

Atheist and agnostic airmen

Buddhist and Hindu airmen

Sikh and Muslim airmen

Christian and Jewish airmen