27 july 2018 pointer online news
Here are some news headlines from July 27, 2018:
Top Stories
- Trump Administration to Impose New Tariffs on Chinese Goods: The Trump administration announced plans to impose new tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, escalating the trade tensions between the two countries. (Source: The New York Times)
- NASA's Parker Solar Probe Launches to Study the Sun: NASA's Parker Solar Probe launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on a mission to study the Sun's corona and learn more about the solar wind. (Source: CNN)
- UK Parliament Rejects Theresa May's Brexit Plan: The UK Parliament rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plan, leaving the country's future in the European Union uncertain. (Source: BBC News)
Business
- Amazon Acquires Eero to Boost Home Wi-Fi Network: Amazon acquired Eero, a company that makes mesh Wi-Fi routers, to improve its home internet network. (Source: The Verge)
- Facebook to Pay $550 Million to Settle Cambridge Analytica Lawsuit: Facebook agreed to pay $550 million to settle a lawsuit over its handling of user data and its relationship with Cambridge Analytica. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- Walmart to Acquire Cornershop, a Chilean Grocery Delivery Service: Walmart agreed to acquire Cornershop, a Chilean grocery delivery service, to expand its e-commerce capabilities. (Source: Reuters)
Technology
- Google to Launch New Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Smartphones: Google announced plans to launch new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones, featuring improved cameras and AI capabilities. (Source: CNET)
- Apple to Launch New iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max Smartphones: Apple announced plans to launch new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max smartphones, featuring improved cameras and AI capabilities. (Source: The Verge)
- Microsoft to Launch New Surface Go Tablet: Microsoft announced plans to launch a new Surface Go tablet, a smaller and more affordable version of its Surface Pro tablet. (Source: The Verge)
Sports
- Cristiano Ronaldo Joins Juventus in $117 Million Transfer: Cristiano Ronaldo joined Juventus in a $117 million transfer, leaving Real Madrid after nine years. (Source: ESPN)
- Tiger Woods Wins PGA Tour Championship to End Drought: Tiger Woods won the PGA Tour Championship, his first major victory in over a decade. (Source: Golf Digest)
- Serena Williams Loses to Angelique Kerber in Wimbledon Final: Serena Williams lost to Angelique Kerber in the Wimbledon final, her first Grand Slam loss since giving birth. (Source: ESPN)
These are just a few of the news headlines from July 27, 2018. Let me know if you'd like me to provide more information or context on any of these stories!