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The video covers several key topics: the Blackout Day initiative, which encourages economic boycotts to protest racial injustice while supporting black-owned businesses; the ongoing surge of COVID-19 cases in the US, with officials noting that the country is still in the first wave of the pandemic; and new ICE regulations requiring international students to return home if their universities switch to online-only classes. The video concludes with reminders for upcoming news programs.

What is the primary goal of the Blackout Day initiative?

• To encourage travel

• To support large corporations

• To highlight the racial wealth gap

• To promote online shopping

According to the transcript, why is the US not experiencing a second wave of COVID-19?

• The first wave never ended

• The virus has been eradicated

• Vaccines are widely available

• The virus is not spreading

What is the stance of White House officials on the rising COVID-19 cases?

• They are closing borders

• They are increasing testing

• They hope the public will accept it as the new reality

• They are planning a lockdown

What action must international students take if their university courses are online-only?

• They must return home

• They must switch to part-time

• They can continue as usual

• They must enroll in a different country

By what date must schools certify their reopening plans according to the new ICE policy?

• August 1

• July 15

• June 30

• September 1