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Gates Jackson reports on rising death tolls in Myanmar due to protests against a military coup, with hundreds dead since February. A massive container ship is stuck in the Suez Canal, disrupting global trade and oil shipments. In the southern US, severe weather is expected, with potential tornadoes affecting states from Kentucky to Alabama. Residents in Alabama and Georgia are still recovering from recent storms.

What event led to the protests in Myanmar?

• A military coup

• A natural disaster

• An economic crisis

• A foreign invasion

What was the immediate consequence of the military coup in Myanmar?

• The declaration of a new election

• The withdrawal of foreign troops

• The arrest of President Aung San Suu Kyi

• The imposition of economic sanctions

What is the primary impact of the Suez Canal blockage?

• Decreased oil prices

• Disruption of global trade

• Increased tourism in Egypt

• Improved shipping routes

What measures are being taken to free the ship stuck in the Suez Canal?

• Building a new canal

• Using helicopters to lift the ship

• Waiting for high tide

• Deploying tugboats and cranes

Which states in the US are expected to experience severe weather?

• New York and New Jersey

• Kentucky and Alabama

• Texas and Oklahoma

• California and Nevada