Premise:
"But the Scots did not take this insult lying down."
Hypothesis: The Scots started a war with the people who insulted them.

it is not possible to tell

Premise:
"Local news panders to viewers by showing crime and disaster footage, ignoring education and politics."
Hypothesis: Education and politics is what is constantly featured in local news.

no

Premise:
"He sighed visibly when he saw Jon but tensed when he saw the importance in Jon's eyes."
Hypothesis: He tensed and asked Jon what was wrong.
it is not possible to tell