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The video covers three main topics: the U.S. House voted to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, marking the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom. In Hong Kong, five Apple Daily newspaper staff were arrested under the national security law, accused of colluding with foreign powers. Lastly, Japan plans to relax its COVID-19 state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas as it prepares for the Olympics, with cases declining since March.

What is the significance of Juneteenth, which was recently made a federal holiday?

• It marks the end of the Civil War.

• It commemorates the day when the Declaration of Independence was signed.

• It celebrates the day when enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom.

• It honors the first African American president.

What was the last federal holiday created before Juneteenth?

• Veterans Day

• Martin Luther King Junior Day

• Labor Day

• Presidents' Day

Why were editors and executives of the Apple Daily newspaper arrested in Hong Kong?

• For violating copyright laws

• For publishing false news

• For conspiring with foreign powers against China and Hong Kong

• For tax evasion

What is the reason behind Japan's decision to relax the coronavirus state of emergency?

• Pressure from international organizations

• A significant drop in daily COVID-19 cases

• A decrease in public compliance with restrictions

• The arrival of a new vaccine

When will the new COVID-19 measures in Japan be in effect until?

• July 1st

• July 11th

• August 11th

• August 1st