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Johanna Grenway reports on wildfires in Southern California, prompting evacuations and power cuts. Biden plans a 100-day mask-wearing campaign to combat COVID-19, despite Trump's skepticism. The Wisconsin Supreme Court declined to hear Trump's election lawsuit, requiring it to go through lower courts first. The news segment concludes with a promise of more updates.

What natural conditions have contributed to the wildfires in Southern California?

• Heavy rainfall and low temperatures

• Low humidity and strong winds

• Snowfall and icy conditions

• High humidity and calm winds

What is President-elect Joe Biden's plan to help reduce the spread of COVID-19?

• Encourage 100 days of mask-wearing

• Ban all international travel

• Implement a national lockdown

• Close all schools and businesses

How does President Trump view the effectiveness of masks in controlling COVID-19?

• He believes they are essential

• He is skeptical about their usefulness

• He thinks they should be worn only indoors

• He supports a national mask mandate

What was the Wisconsin Supreme Court's decision regarding President Trump's election lawsuit?

• They invalidated 220,000 ballots

• They ruled it must go through lower courts first

• They dismissed the case entirely

• They agreed to hear the case immediately

What was the main concern of the conservative justices regarding the disqualification of ballots in Wisconsin?

• The time required to process the case

• The legality of the ballots

• Whether it would change the election outcome

• The cost of recounting the votes