19 february news
Here are some of the top news stories from February 19th:
Global News
- COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 2.5 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
- Iran Nuclear Deal: The United States and Iran have agreed to resume indirect talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, which was abandoned by the US in 2018.
- North Korea: North Korea has launched a new ballistic missile, its fourth in a month, in a show of force amid stalled nuclear talks with the US.
US News
- Impeachment Trial: The Senate has acquitted former President Donald Trump of inciting the January 6th Capitol riot, with seven Republicans voting to convict.
- COVID-19 Vaccine: The US has approved Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, making it the third vaccine authorized for use in the country.
- Economic Growth: The US economy has grown at a 4.1% annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Business News
- Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has closed above 30,000 for the first time, driven by optimism over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and economic recovery.
- Tesla: Tesla has announced a 5-for-1 stock split, which will make its shares more accessible to individual investors.
- Amazon: Amazon has announced plans to hire 100,000 new workers in the US to meet growing demand for its services.
Sports News
- Super Bowl LV: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won Super Bowl LV, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9.
- NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed LeBron James to a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the team until 2023.
- Wimbledon: The 2021 Wimbledon tennis tournament has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
These are just a few of the top news stories from February 19th. Let me know if you'd like me to provide more information on any of these stories or if you have any specific topics you'd like to know more about!