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The video covers recent US news, highlighting over 4,000 COVID-19 deaths in a day, with vaccine distribution lagging behind. The pandemic has also impacted the labor market, with 140,000 jobs lost in December, mainly in hospitality and leisure. President-elect Biden supports $2,000 stimulus payments, and with Democratic control of Congress, more aid may be forthcoming. President Trump will not attend Biden's inauguration, a rare occurrence last seen with Nixon in 1974.

What was the record number of COVID-19 deaths reported in a single day in the US?

• 5,000

• 4,000

• 6,000

• 3,000

How many COVID-19 vaccine doses had been administered in the US according to the report?

• 8 million

• 7 million

• 6 million

• 5 million

Which sectors were most affected by job losses in December?

• Technology and Finance

• Healthcare and Education

• Hospitality and Entertainment

• Manufacturing and Construction

What amount of direct stimulus payments does President-elect Biden support?

• $1,000

• $2,500

• $1,500

• $2,000

Who was the last president before Trump to not attend their successor's inauguration?

• Richard Nixon

• Gerald Ford

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Andrew Johnson