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Austin Kim reports on Newsy about the US stock market's significant drop due to coronavirus concerns and an oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia. The Cannes Film Festival is proceeding despite a French government ban on large gatherings. Ireland cancels all Saint Patrick's Day parades. Joe Biden receives endorsements from Sanders, Kamala Harris, and Cory Booker, with plans for a rally in Detroit. Reverend Jesse Jackson endorses Bernie Sanders. A special News E 2020 program is announced for election coverage.

What were the two main factors that caused the US stock market to tumble?

• Political instability and a new tax policy

• Economic concerns related to the coronavirus and an oil price war

• A natural disaster and a major corporate bankruptcy

• A sudden increase in interest rates and a trade war

Why is the Cannes Film Festival continuing despite government restrictions?

• The festival is defying a government ban on large gatherings

• The festival is held in a private venue

• The festival is being held online

• The organizers have received special permission

Which country canceled all Saint Patrick's Day parades due to the coronavirus?

• Ireland

• Australia

• United States

• United Kingdom

Who endorsed Joe Biden in the 2020 race, as mentioned in the transcript?

• Elizabeth Warren

• Bernie Sanders

• Kamala Harris and Cory Booker

• Pete Buttigieg

Which political figure endorsed Bernie Sanders?

• Reverend Jesse Jackson

• Nancy Pelosi

• Barack Obama

• Hillary Clinton