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The video covers key news topics including Kamala Harris's historic nomination as Vice President at the Democratic National Convention, ongoing wildfires in California exacerbated by extreme weather and a shortage of firefighters due to COVID-19, and the US's push for reimposing sanctions on Iran following the 2015 nuclear deal. The video concludes with a preview of upcoming news stories.

Who made history by being the first Black and South Asian American to be nominated for Vice President by a major party?

• Kamala Harris

• Nikki Haley

• Joe Biden

• Barack Obama

What natural events contributed to the wildfires in California?

• Hurricanes and floods

• Earthquakes and landslides

• Triple-digit temperatures and thunderstorms

• Tornadoes and hailstorms

What has caused a shortage of firefighters in California during the wildfires?

• Budget cuts

• Pandemic-related restrictions

• Lack of equipment

• Retirement of senior firefighters

What mechanism does the U.S. want to invoke to reimpose sanctions on Iran?

• Reversal mechanism

• Reinstatement mechanism

• Rollback mechanism

• Snapback mechanism

Which year did the U.S. withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal?

• 2017

• 2016

• 2018

• 2015