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The video covers three main stories: the approval of President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief package, which includes stimulus checks and unemployment benefits but faces challenges with the minimum wage increase; the escalating protests in Myanmar against a military coup, with international calls for action; and the sale of the WNBA Atlanta Dream by former Senator Kelly Leffler, with Renee Montgomery becoming part of the new ownership group.

What was the main reason the federal minimum wage increase was likely to be removed from the COVID relief package?

• It was not supported by the President.

• It required at least 60 senators to vote yes.

• It was already included in a previous bill.

• It was opposed by the majority of Democrats.

What was included in President Biden's COVID relief package?

• $2000 stimulus checks

• A reduction in unemployment benefits

• $1400 stimulus checks

• A new healthcare plan

What action did Myanmar's ambassador take at the UN meeting?

• He supported the military coup.

• He declared allegiance to the junta leaders.

• He urged world powers to help remove the junta leaders.

• He announced new elections in Myanmar.

Why did Kelly Leffler sell her share of the WNBA Atlanta Dream?

• She wanted to invest in another team.

• The team was not performing well.

• She faced protests over her opposition to racial injustice initiatives.

• She was retiring from all business activities.

Who became the first player to own and manage a WNBA team?

• Diana Taurasi

• Lisa Leslie

• Renee Montgomery

• Kelly Leffler