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The video covers several topics: COVID-19 infection rates in New York are low, but other states are experiencing spikes. Mississippi is voting on whether to remove the Confederate emblem from its state flag. Saharan dust is affecting air quality in the southeastern US, particularly in Florida. The video concludes with a preview of upcoming stories.

What percentage of people tested positive for COVID-19 in New York on Friday?

• 10%

• 5%

• 15%

• Less than 1%

Which state is considering removing the Confederate Battle Emblem from its flag?

• Georgia

• Alabama

• Mississippi

• South Carolina

In what year was the Confederate Battle Emblem adopted on the Mississippi State flag?

• 1865

• 1894

• 1920

• 1965

What is the origin of the dust cloud affecting the southeastern US?

• Atacama Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Kalahari Desert

How do researchers describe the current air quality conditions due to the dust cloud?

• The best in years

• Slightly improved

• Unchanged

• The worst in their careers