2 8 2018 daily news
Here are the top stories from February 8, 2018:
World News
- North Korea-US Tensions: The United States and North Korea engaged in a war of words, with US President Donald Trump warning that a "major conflict" could break out if North Korea continued to develop its nuclear program. North Korea's state media responded by calling Trump a "dotard" and a "tyrant."
- Syria Chemical Attack: The United States, France, and the United Kingdom launched airstrikes against Syrian government targets in response to a chemical weapons attack that killed dozens of people in the town of Douma.
US News
- Florida School Shooting: The FBI was criticized for failing to investigate a tip about the suspect in the Parkland school shooting, which killed 17 people. The suspect, Nikolas Cruz, had posted threatening messages on social media and was known to have a history of mental health issues.
- Trump's State of the Union Address: US President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union address, in which he touted the economy and national security achievements of his administration. The speech was marked by controversy, with some lawmakers boycotting the event in response to Trump's treatment of immigrants and his response to the Parkland school shooting.
Business News
- Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by over 400 points, or 1.6%, in response to concerns about the impact of the US-China trade dispute on the global economy.
- Amazon's HQ2: Amazon announced that it would split its second headquarters, known as HQ2, between two locations: Arlington, Virginia, and Long Island City, New York.
Sports News
- Super Bowl LII: The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII, earning their first Super Bowl title in franchise history.
- NBA All-Star Game: The NBA All-Star Game was played in Los Angeles, with Team LeBron defeating Team Stephen 148-145 in a game that featured a number of high-profile players, including LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant.
These are just a few of the top stories from February 8, 2018. Let me know if you'd like more information on any of these topics or if you have any other questions!