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On August 4th, Adam Elrashidy reports on key news headlines. Hurricane Isaias has been downgraded to a tropical storm after making landfall in North Carolina, with warnings of strong winds and heavy rain as it moves towards Virginia and New England. Meanwhile, lawmakers are negotiating a new coronavirus relief bill, with progress reported but disagreements over the $600 weekly jobless benefit. In Kashmir, a two-day curfew is imposed ahead of the anniversary of India's revocation of its semi-autonomous status, amid fears of protests. The video concludes with a preview of other news stories.

What was the maximum sustained wind speed of Isaias after it was downgraded to a tropical storm?

• 90 mph

• 80 mph

• 70 mph

• 60 mph

Which two political figures were mentioned as having made progress in the coronavirus relief bill negotiations?

• Donald Trump and Mike Pence

• Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

• Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer

• Nancy Pelosi and Steve Mnuchin

What is one of the main points of contention in the coronavirus relief bill negotiations?

• The tax cuts for businesses

• The amount of funding for schools

• The continuation of the $600 weekly jobless benefit

• The allocation of funds for healthcare

Why was a curfew imposed in Indian-administered Kashmir?

• In response to planned protests

• Due to a natural disaster

• To celebrate a national holiday

• Because of a health emergency

What significant event occurred a year before the curfew in Kashmir?

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The revocation of Kashmir's semi-autonomous status

• The election of a new government

• The introduction of a new currency