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The United Auto Workers have voted to strike against General Motors, demanding higher pay and opposing plant closures in Ohio and Michigan. The strike will affect nearly 50,000 workers. Meanwhile, pharmacy chains and drug distributors claim the judge in the opioid epidemic lawsuit is biased, as the trial approaches. In another development, the US and Brazil have agreed to promote private sector development in the Amazon rainforest, investing $100 million in biodiversity conservation. The news segment concludes with a recap of these top stories.

What agreement did the US and Brazil reach regarding the Amazon rainforest?

What is Brazil's foreign minister's stance on economic development and forest protection?