17 11 2017 news
Here are some of the top news stories from November 17th, 2017:
Politics
- The Trump administration announced that it would be ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which had allowed certain young undocumented immigrants to remain in the US without fear of deportation.
- The US Senate voted to advance a bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown, but the measure still needed to clear the House of Representatives.
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 24,000 for the first time, reaching a record high of 24,074.35.
- Amazon announced that it would be acquiring Whole Foods Market for $13.7 billion, marking a major expansion into the grocery market.
Entertainment
- The film "Thor: Ragnarok" was released in theaters, receiving widespread critical acclaim and becoming a commercial success.
- The TV show "The Walking Dead" aired its season 8 premiere, which was watched by 12.8 million viewers.
Sports
- The NFL announced that it would be suspending Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch for one game without pay for shoving an official during a game.
- The Boston Celtics traded Kyrie Irving to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a blockbuster deal.
World News
- North Korea launched a ballistic missile that flew over Japan, prompting widespread condemnation from the international community.
- The United Nations General Assembly voted to condemn the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, with 128 countries supporting the resolution.
Technology
- Google announced that it would be shutting down its Google+ social network due to a data breach that affected 52.5 million users.
- Apple announced that it would be releasing a new iPhone X model with a larger screen and improved camera.
These are just a few of the top news stories from November 17th, 2017. Let me know if you'd like more information on any of these topics or if you have any specific questions!