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The video covers several key news topics. A European regulator is set to meet on December 29th to decide on the approval of Pfizer and Biontech's COVID-19 vaccine, which has shown 95% effectiveness in trials. Even if approved by the European Medicines Agency, each EU member state must also approve it. NASDAQ has filed a proposal with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to require more diversity in the boardrooms of companies listed on its exchange, mandating at least two diverse directors. President-elect Joe Biden is introducing more of his cabinet picks, including Janet Yellen for Treasury Secretary and Nira Tandon for White House budget director.

What percentage of effectiveness did Pfizer and Biontech's COVID-19 vaccine show in clinical trials?

• 90%

• 99%

• 95%

• 85%

What is NASDAQ's proposal to the US Securities and Exchange Commission about?

• Increasing stock prices

• Requiring more boardroom diversity

• Introducing new technology

• Reducing trading hours

How many diverse directors does NASDAQ's proposal require for most listed companies?

• At least three

• At least two

• At least four

• At least one

Who has President-elect Joe Biden nominated for Treasury Secretary?

• Elizabeth Warren

• Kamala Harris

• Janet Yellen

• Nira Tandon

At what time are Biden's remarks scheduled to start?

• 12:00 Eastern

• 12:30 Eastern

• 1:00 Eastern

• 1:30 Eastern