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Gage Jackson provides updates on several topics. Four countries are conducting late-stage clinical trials for coronavirus vaccines developed in China. The White House has issued a memo to halt racial sensitivity training in federal agencies. College football is resuming with some conferences canceling their seasons due to the pandemic, while others plan to start later. The College Football Playoff is scheduled for January 2021.

Which two companies are mentioned as being involved in overseas clinical trials for coronavirus vaccines?

• BioNTech and CureVac

• Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca

• China National Biotec Group and Sinovac Biotech Limited

• Pfizer and Moderna

What action did the White House take regarding racial sensitivity training?

• They expanded the training programs.

• They mandated new training for all federal employees.

• They issued a memo to stop all racial sensitivity training.

• They partnered with private organizations to enhance training.

According to the Washington Post, what topics were federal agencies directed to avoid in training?

• Leadership and management skills

• Critical race theory and white privilege

• Health and safety protocols

• Environmental sustainability

Which conferences canceled their fall football seasons due to the pandemic?

• Sun Belt and Conference USA

• Big 10 and Pacific 12

• SEC and ACC

• Big 12 and Mountain West

When is the national championship game for college football scheduled?

• February 14th, 2021

• January 1st, 2021

• January 11th, 2021

• December 25th, 2020