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Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the UN on pandemic preparedness, focusing on health system accessibility, women's well-being, and PPE and vaccine manufacturing. Meanwhile, France is easing COVID-19 restrictions as infection rates decrease, with President Macron optimistic about the future. In tech news, Apple plans a $1 billion investment in North Carolina, creating 20,000 jobs as part of its US expansion.

What key areas did Vice President Kamala Harris emphasize in her UN address on pandemic preparedness?

• Focusing on climate change and renewable energy

• Promoting tourism and enhancing digital infrastructure

• Reducing taxes and increasing military spending

• Improving accessibility to health systems and investing in women's well-being

What recent change has occurred in France regarding COVID-19 restrictions?

• Introduction of new travel bans

• Reopening of nursery and primary schools after a three-week closure

• Mandatory vaccination for all citizens

• Complete removal of all restrictions

What positive trend has been observed in France's COVID-19 situation?

• Surge in tourism

• Rise in unemployment rates

• Decrease in daily new infections

• Increase in ICU admissions

What is the primary goal of Apple's $1 billion investment in North Carolina?

• To open a chain of retail stores

• To launch a new smartphone model

• To establish its first East Coast campus

• To build a new theme park

How many new jobs does Apple plan to create in the US over the next five years?

• 20,000

• 10,000

• 5,000

• 50,000