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The video covers several key news topics. It begins with the US Postmaster General Louis Dejoy advising voters to request mail-in ballots 15 days before the election, amidst criticism of USPS changes. The video then shifts to the California wildfires, which have led to evacuations and fatalities. The National Weather Service has issued warnings due to dangerous conditions. The World Health Organization advises caution regarding the US's recent authorization of blood plasma treatments for COVID-19, noting limited evidence of effectiveness. The video concludes with a preview of upcoming news coverage, including the Republican National Convention.

What did US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy recommend regarding mail-in ballots?

• Request them at least 15 days before the election

• Request them a week before the election

• Request them on the day of the election

• Request them after the election

What legislative action did House lawmakers take in response to changes at the Postal Service?

• Decided to cut funding for the Postal Service

• Voted to privatize the Postal Service

• Passed a bill to increase postal rates

• Approved legislation to reverse changes and provide emergency funding

What natural event contributed to the start of the wildfires in California?

• An earthquake

• A record-setting thunderstorm

• A tornado

• A volcanic eruption

What warning did the National Weather Service issue for parts of California?

• Red flag warning

• Flood warning

• Tornado warning

• Hurricane warning

What is the stance of the FDA on the use of blood plasma treatments for COVID-19?

• It should not be considered the new standard for treatment

• It is banned from use

• It is the best treatment available

• It is approved as the standard treatment