16th may 2018 news

Here are some of the top news stories from May 16th, 2018:

Politics

• The United States and China impose tariffs on each other's goods, escalating a trade dispute between the world's two largest economies. (Source: BBC)
• The European Union and the United States agree to a deal to avoid tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. (Source: CNN)

Business

• Facebook's stock price falls 4.5% after the company reports a decline in user growth and revenue. (Source: CNBC)
• Tesla's stock price surges 13% after the company reports a surprise profit and announces plans to cut prices on some of its electric vehicles. (Source: The Verge)

Sports

• The Boston Celtics defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-112 in Game 5 of the NBA playoffs, taking a 3-2 lead in the series. (Source: ESPN)
• The Washington Capitals defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-0 in Game 5 of the NHL playoffs, taking a 3-2 lead in the series. (Source: NHL.com)

Entertainment

• The movie "Avengers: Infinity War" becomes the highest-grossing superhero film of all time, surpassing "The Avengers" with a worldwide box office total of over $2 billion. (Source: Variety)
• The TV show "Game of Thrones" wins a record-breaking 32 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Peter Dinklage. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)

World News

• North Korea and South Korea agree to hold high-level talks to discuss denuclearization and other issues. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The United Nations reports that the number of people displaced by conflict and persecution has reached a record high of 68.5 million. (Source: UN News)

These are just a few of the top news stories from May 16th, 2018. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!