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Gage Jackson reports on key news stories, including the Senate runoff elections that will impact the balance of power in the U.S. Senate, the UK's third COVID-19 lockdown due to a surge in infections and a new virus strain, and the aftermath of a deadly landslide in Norway. The report highlights the political stakes in the U.S., the health crisis in the UK, and the ongoing search for survivors in Norway.

What is the significance of the runoff elections in the U.S. Senate?

• They will determine the next President.

• They will decide the balance of power in the Senate.

• They will set the tone for the Supreme Court.

• They will elect new governors.

How many seats do Democrats need to win in the runoff elections to give Vice President-elect Harris the tie-breaking vote?

• Four seats

• Three seats

• One seat

• Two seats

What is the main reason for the third lockdown in the UK?

• A surge in new virus infections

• A natural disaster

• A political crisis

• Economic instability

Until when is the UK lockdown expected to last?

• End of January

• Mid February

• End of February

• Mid March

What was the impact of the landslide in Norway?

• It caused a political upheaval.

• It caused a nationwide lockdown.

• It resulted in at least seven deaths and destroyed buildings.

• It led to a financial crisis.