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The transcript covers three main topics: the impact of a polar vortex causing power outages and fatalities in the southern U.S., President Biden's response with an emergency declaration in Texas and his COVID relief efforts, and the unrest in Myanmar following a military coup, with protests and internet blockades. The polar vortex has led to controlled outages and fatalities, while Biden's administration is working on federal funding and vaccination efforts. In Myanmar, protests continue against the military junta, raising concerns of escalating unrest.

What was one of the main consequences of the polar vortex in the southern United States?

• Drought

• Increased rainfall

• Power outages

• Heatwaves

How many people were reported to have died due to the frigid temperatures?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25

What is the target number of Americans President Biden aims to vaccinate in his first 100 days?

• 100 million

• 75 million

• 150 million

• 50 million

What percentage of the US population had received at least one vaccine dose at the time of the report?

• 8%

• 10%

• 12%

• 15%

What action did the military junta in Myanmar take to control information?

• Blocked internet access

• Imposed a curfew

• Closed schools

• Banned public gatherings