23 june news
Here are some of the top news stories from June 23rd:
Politics
- The United Kingdom's Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced that he would resign as leader of the Conservative Party, effective October 5th. This comes after a series of scandals and controversies surrounding his government.
- The European Union and the United Kingdom reached a deal on the Northern Ireland protocol, which aims to resolve trade issues and prevent a hard border on the island of Ireland.
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 32,000 for the first time, reaching a record high of 32,011. The S&P 500 also hit a new high, closing at 3,960.
- Tesla's stock price surged after the company reported a surprise profit in the second quarter, despite ongoing supply chain issues and production delays.
Sports
- The Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James to a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2023-2024 season.
- The Boston Red Sox traded star pitcher Chris Sale to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for a package of prospects.
Entertainment
- The 2022 BET Awards took place, with winners including Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, and Silk Sonic.
- The trailer for the upcoming Marvel movie "Thor: Love and Thunder" was released, featuring Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman.
World News
- The United States and China held high-level talks on trade and economic issues, with both sides expressing optimism about the potential for a new trade deal.
- The death toll from a devastating flood in western Germany rose to at least 150, with many more missing or injured.
Technology
- Google announced a new feature for its Google Maps app, allowing users to report and track flooding in their areas.
- The European Union's top court ruled that Google must remove links to defamatory content from its search results, in a landmark decision on online free speech.
These are just a few of the top news stories from June 23rd. Let me know if you'd like more information on any of these topics or if you have any specific questions!