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The video covers several key news topics: President-elect Joe Biden's virtual meeting with small business owners struggling during the pandemic, the UK's approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, and the sentencing of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong for their roles in 2019 protests. The UK is the first Western country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, while the US is still reviewing it. The Hong Kong activists received sentences ranging from seven to thirteen and a half months as China continues to crack down on opposition.

Who did President-elect Joe Biden introduce as part of his economic team?

• Janet Yellen

• Jerome Powell

• Steven Mnuchin

• Ben Bernanke

Which country was the first in the West to approve the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use?

• United States

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• Canada

How many people does the UK plan to fully vaccinate with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine?

• 30 million

• 10 million

• 40 million

• 20 million

What was the sentence given to Joshua Wong for his role in the 2019 Hong Kong protests?

• 3 years

• 10 months

• 7 months

• 13 1/2 months

What is the maximum prison sentence the Hong Kong activists faced?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 5 years