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The video covers three main topics: a shooting incident at Naval Air Station Pensacola involving a Saudi student, legislative efforts by the House to restore parts of the Voting Rights Act, and a study highlighting the risks of cellphone-related head and neck injuries. The Pensacola shooting is linked to a previous incident at Pearl Harbor, and the Voting Rights Act discussion focuses on addressing voter discrimination. The cellphone study reveals an increase in injuries since the introduction of smartphones.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nationality of the student involved in the Pensacola shooting?

American

Saudi Arabian

Mexican

Canadian

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the House of Representatives take regarding the Voting Rights Act?

They ignored the act.

They restored parts of the act.

They eliminated more parts of the act.

They completely repealed the act.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the vote in the House regarding the Voting Rights Act?

It was mostly along party lines.

It was postponed.

It was unanimous.

It was rejected by all members.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the new study on cellphones?

The impact of cellphones on social life

Cellphone-related head and neck injuries

The cost of cellphone plans

Battery life of smartphones

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did researchers notice an increase in cellphone-related injuries?

2010

2005

2007

2000