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On August 3rd, headlines focus on Microsoft's potential acquisition of TikTok, a Chinese-owned app, amid US-China tensions. President Trump has threatened to ban TikTok, citing data privacy concerns, which TikTok's owner, Bytedance, denies. Microsoft is in talks to finalize the acquisition by September 15th. Meanwhile, with three months to the US election, both Biden and Trump campaigns are active. The Trump campaign resumes TV ads in key states after a brief pause, while Biden's team strengthens its presence in Texas and Pennsylvania. Recent polls show Biden leading in Pennsylvania, a state that voted for Trump in 2016.

What is the main reason for Microsoft's interest in acquiring TikTok?

• To compete with Facebook

• To address US government concerns

• To enter the Chinese market

• To expand its social media presence

Which states are targeted by the Trump campaign's new TV advertisements?

• Nevada, Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico

• North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Arizona

• Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania

• California, Texas, New York, and Illinois

What significant change did the Trump campaign make before resuming TV ads?

• Released a new policy plan

• Held a major rally

• Changed campaign managers

• Launched a new social media platform

Which states have the Biden campaign focused on by hiring key staff members?

• Texas and Pennsylvania

• California and New York

• Florida and Ohio

• Michigan and Wisconsin

How has Pennsylvania's voting pattern changed since 1992?

• It has always been a swing state

• It has consistently voted Republican

• It has switched between parties every election

• It voted Democratic until 2016