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Gage Jackson reports on MGM Resorts laying off 18,000 employees due to the pandemic, with closures in New York and Las Vegas. The Kenosha shooting incident involves a 17-year-old facing homicide charges, with legal proceedings ongoing. In Washington DC, a large protest for racial justice took place, echoing Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic speech, with safety measures in place due to COVID-19.

What is the main reason for MGM Resorts laying off 18,000 employees?

• A decline in tourism due to the pandemic

• A merger with another company

• An increase in operational costs

• A new law requiring layoffs

What legal requirement must be met for furloughed workers after six months?

• They must be transferred to another location

• They must receive a bonus

• They must be rehired

• They must be given a separation date

Why did the 17-year-old gunman request to waive his extradition hearing?

• To change his plea

• To hire a legal defense team

• To move the trial to another state

• To gather more evidence

What significant event was commemorated during the Washington D.C. protest?

• Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech

• The signing of the Civil Rights Act

• The election of the first black president

• The end of the Civil War

What safety measure was implemented during the protest in Washington D.C.?

• Social distancing was enforced

• Attendees were required to wear face masks

• The protest was held virtually

• Only vaccinated individuals could attend