Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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On August 4th, Adam Elrashidy reports on key news headlines. Hurricane Isaias has been downgraded to a tropical storm after making landfall in North Carolina, with warnings of strong winds and heavy rain as it moves towards Virginia and New England. Meanwhile, lawmakers are negotiating a new coronavirus relief bill, with progress reported but disagreements over the $600 weekly jobless benefit. In Kashmir, a two-day curfew is imposed ahead of the anniversary of India's revocation of its semi-autonomous status, amid fears of protests. The video concludes with a preview of other news stories.

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What category hurricane was Isaias when it made landfall in North Carolina?

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What are the residents in southeastern Virginia and New England warned to brace for?

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What is the status of the new coronavirus relief bill according to lawmakers?

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What has been imposed in Indian administered Kashmir in response to planned protests?

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What do critics argue about the new laws following India's revocation of Kashmir's semi-autonomous status?

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