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The video covers three main news stories: a tragic stampede at a religious festival in Jerusalem that resulted in 44 deaths, India's struggle with a COVID-19 vaccine shortage amid a surge in cases, and President Joe Biden's tour to promote his infrastructure bill and commemorate Amtrak's 50th anniversary. The stampede occurred during a festival attended by 100,000 Ultra Orthodox Jews, leading to chaos and fatalities. In India, vaccine shortages are causing site closures, despite being the world's largest vaccine producer. Meanwhile, Biden's tour highlights his commitment to infrastructure improvements and his long-standing connection with Amtrak.

What was the cause of the tragic event at the religious festival in Jerusalem?

• An earthquake

• A fire outbreak

• A human avalanche

• A terrorist attack

What challenge is India facing in its COVID-19 vaccination drive?

• Public resistance to vaccination

• Inadequate healthcare workers

• Shortage of vaccines

• Lack of vaccine production facilities

What percentage of India's population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

What is the purpose of President Joe Biden's visit to Philadelphia?

• To attend a sports event

• To promote his infrastructure bill

• To meet with foreign leaders

• To announce a new policy

How many trips has President Biden estimated to have taken on Amtrak over the past 50 years?

• 5,000

• 6,000

• 8,000

• 10,000