[Q]: The development application for a McDonald's restaurant at Minyama, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast in Australia, has been rejected by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council. "We knocked back a Hungry Jack's on Nicklin Way because of the nuisance code," said divisional councilor Chris Thompson. "We already have a 24-hour McDonald's at Mooloolaba, only one kilometre away, and there are already [anti-social] issues at that site." The nuisance code does not protect the local communities.  OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
[A]: It's impossible to say

[Q]: U.S. President George W. Bush and Congressional leaders from both political parties have reached agreement on US$150 billion in tax relief in an effort to help stimulate the United States economy. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns has the story. The agreement includes provision to give up to US$600 in tax rebates to millions of wage earners and an additional US$300 refund for each child. It allows businesses to immediately write off 50 percent of capital equipment purchases. It allows businesses to immediately write off half of capital equipment purchases. OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
[A]: Yes

[Q]: US Secretary of Defense James Mattis prepares to welcome Vice President Mike Pence to the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on Thursday, Dec. 20. EFE-EPA/Erik S. Lesser US President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Gen. James Mattis will leave the post of defense secretary. "General Jim Mattis will be retiring, with distinction, at the end of February, after having served my Administration as Secretary of Defense for the past two years," Trump wrote on Twitter. US Secretary of Defense James Mattis is vacating his position, with the cited reason being retirement.  OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
[A]: Yes

[Q]: Pepper<br>Rosa was cooking eggs in the morning. She reached over for her spices. Without looking, she sprinkled them onto the food. After it was finished cooking she sat down to eat. With the first bite, she realized that what she put in wasn't pepper. Rosa sprinkled spices on her food. OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
[A]: