7 october 2016 news
Here are some of the top news stories from October 7th, 2016:
Politics
- The United States presidential election was in full swing, with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump facing off in the first presidential debate.
- The FBI announced that it had reopened its investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while she was Secretary of State.
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 18,000 for the first time, reaching a record high of 18,033.33.
- The European Union and the United States reached a deal to avoid a trade war over steel and aluminum tariffs.
Sports
- The Chicago Cubs won the National League Championship Series (NLCS) 4-2 over the Los Angeles Dodgers, advancing to the World Series for the first time since 1945.
- The New York Yankees fired manager Joe Girardi after a disappointing season.
Entertainment
- The movie "Sully" starring Tom Hanks as Chesley Sullenberger, the pilot who landed a plane on the Hudson River in 2009, opened in theaters.
- The TV show "Stranger Things" premiered on Netflix, becoming a surprise hit.
World News
- The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution condemning North Korea's human rights record, with 111 countries voting in favor.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Iran had begun to implement its nuclear deal with world powers.
Technology
- Google announced that it would be acquiring the virtual reality company, Owlchemy Labs.
- The social media platform, Twitter, announced that it would be introducing a new feature called "Twitter Moments" to help users discover and share trending topics.
These are just a few of the top news stories from October 7th, 2016. Let me know if you'd like more information on any of these stories or if you have any specific topics you'd like to know more about!