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The video covers Hurricane Laura's approach to the Texas-Louisiana border, expected to make landfall as a Category 4 or 5 storm, prompting evacuations. It also discusses the shooting of Jacob Blake by a Kenosha police officer, leading to protests and sports boycotts by the NBA, MLB, and WNBA. Additionally, it provides information on streaming the Republican National Convention.

What category is Hurricane Laura expected to reach as it makes landfall?

• Category 6

• Category 5

• Category 4

• Category 3

How many coastal residents were ordered to evacuate due to Hurricane Laura?

• 100,000

• 250,000

• 500,000

• 1,000,000

Who was identified as the officer involved in the shooting of Jacob Blake?

• Officer John Doe

• Officer Rusten Sheskey

• Officer Jane Smith

• Officer Michael Brown

Which sports league was the first to boycott games in response to the Kenosha shooting?

• NFL

• NHL

• MLB

• NBA

What event was scheduled to be streamed live on Wednesday and Thursday night?

• Democratic National Convention

• Republican National Convention

• Presidential Debate

• State of the Union Address