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Johanna Grenway reports on California lifting its stay-at-home orders as COVID-19 cases improve, with restrictions now based on counties. President Biden reverses a Trump-era policy, allowing military service regardless of gender identity. A major winter storm is expected to impact the Midwest, potentially disrupting travel and closing COVID-19 testing sites.

What change has California made regarding its COVID-19 restrictions?

• Closed all restaurants and churches

• Increased restrictions in all counties

• Imposed a new statewide curfew

• Lifted statewide stay-at-home orders

What is the significance of President Biden's recent order regarding the military?

• It increases the military budget

• It imposes stricter rules on military service

• It allows service members to serve regardless of gender identity

• It bans all new enlistments

What does Biden's order require the Defense Department to do?

• Recruit more service members

• Review records of discharged service members

• Close military bases

• Increase military spending

Which areas are expected to receive the heaviest snowfall from the upcoming winter storm?

• Chicago and southern Michigan

• Southeast Nebraska and western Iowa

• Central Kansas and Chicago

• Southern Michigan and Central Kansas

What impact is the winter storm expected to have on travel and COVID-19 testing sites?

• Increased testing site availability

• Improved travel conditions

• No impact at all

• Potential disruptions and closures