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The video covers several news topics: the U.S. Senate's uncertainty over increasing direct payments after President Trump's call for more aid, a devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Croatia, and updates on the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the U.S., including Vice President-elect Kamala Harris receiving her first dose. The video concludes with a promise of more top stories.

What was the main reason for the House's decision to increase direct payments?

• To fund infrastructure projects

• To reduce national debt

• To address President Trump's concerns

• To support small businesses

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Croatia?

• 4.8

• 5.0

• 6.3

• 7.1

Who received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the US?

• Senator Mitch McConnell

• Speaker Nancy Pelosi

• President Joe Biden

• Vice President-elect Kamala Harris

How many COVID-19 vaccine doses had been administered in the US by the time of the report?

• 2.1 million

• 10 million

• 15 million

• 5 million

What was the target number of COVID-19 vaccine doses to be available by the end of the year?

• 30 million

• 50 million

• 20 million

• 10 million