14 feb 2020 news

February 14th, 2020! Valentine's Day! Here are some of the top news stories from that day:

Global News

1. Coronavirus outbreak: The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global health emergency, as the number of cases surpassed 45,000 worldwide.
2. Iran-US tensions: The US and Iran engaged in a tense standoff after the US launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq, killing 25 fighters.
3. Hong Kong protests: Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong clashed with police, marking the 23rd consecutive weekend of demonstrations.

Business and Economy

1. Stock market volatility: Global stock markets experienced a significant decline, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling over 1,000 points, amid concerns over the coronavirus outbreak and global economic growth.
2. Oil prices: Oil prices surged to their highest level in over a year, driven by concerns over the impact of the coronavirus on global energy demand.

Sports

1. Super Bowl LIV: The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV, earning their first Super Bowl title in 50 years.
2. NBA All-Star Game: The United States team, led by LeBron James, defeated the Team Giannis (named after Giannis Antetokounmpo) 157-155 in the NBA All-Star Game.

Entertainment

1. Oscars nominations: The nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards were announced, with films like "The Irishman," "Joker," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" receiving multiple nods.
2. Music releases: Several notable music releases included Taylor Swift's "Lover" album, Justin Bieber's "Intentions" single, and Billie Eilish's "No Time to Die" theme song for the James Bond film.

These are just a few of the top news stories from February 14th, 2020.