4th of march 2019 news
Here are some of the top news stories from March 4th, 2019:
Politics
- The US House of Representatives voted to approve a resolution to block President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration at the US-Mexico border. The vote was 245-182, with 13 Republicans joining Democrats in opposing the declaration. (Source: CNN)
- The US Senate voted to confirm William Barr as the new Attorney General of the United States. Barr was confirmed by a vote of 54-45. (Source: The New York Times)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by over 200 points, or 0.7%, to close at 25,450. The decline was driven by concerns over the US-China trade talks and the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the global economy. (Source: CNBC)
- Boeing announced that it would cut production of its 737 MAX aircraft by 50% due to the ongoing grounding of the plane following two fatal crashes. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
World News
- The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in China rose to over 3,000, with over 80,000 cases reported worldwide. The outbreak has spread to over 50 countries, including the United States, South Korea, and Japan. (Source: The New York Times)
- The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting to discuss the situation in Libya, where fighting between rival factions has escalated in recent days. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Sports
- The New England Patriots won Super Bowl LIII (53) by defeating the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. The game was played on February 3, 2019, but the news was still making headlines on March 4th. (Source: ESPN)
Entertainment
- The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, took place on February 24, 2019, but the winners were still being celebrated on March 4th. The big winners included "Green Book" for Best Picture, Rami Malek for Best Actor, and Olivia Colman for Best Actress. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
These are just a few of the top news stories from March 4th, 2019. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!