8.4.2019 news update
Here are some of the top news stories from April 8th, 2019:
Politics
- The Mueller Report: The Justice Department released a redacted version of the Mueller Report, which found that President Trump did not collude with Russia during the 2016 election. The report did not find sufficient evidence to establish that Trump committed obstruction of justice, but it did not exonerate him either.
- Brexit: The UK Parliament voted to delay Brexit, pushing the deadline for leaving the EU to October 31st. The move was seen as a blow to Prime Minister Theresa May's government.
Business
- Facebook: Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before Congress, apologizing for the company's handling of user data and promising to do better in the future.
- Boeing: Boeing's CEO Dennis Muilenburg testified before Congress, apologizing for the company's handling of the 737 Max crisis and promising to make changes to ensure the safety of its aircraft.
World News
- Venezuela: The US and other countries recognized Juan Guaido as the interim president of Venezuela, following the collapse of the country's economy and the authoritarian rule of President Nicolas Maduro.
- North Korea: North Korea launched a series of short-range missiles, which the US and South Korea condemned as a violation of UN resolutions.
Sports
- NBA: The Toronto Raptors won their first NBA championship in franchise history, defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games.
- MLB: The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees played a thrilling game at Fenway Park, with the Red Sox coming back from a 4-0 deficit to win 9-4.
Entertainment
- Avengers: Endgame: The movie Avengers: Endgame broke box office records, becoming the highest-grossing film of all time.
- Game of Thrones: The final season of Game of Thrones premiered on HBO, with fans eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the popular series.
These are just a few of the top news stories from April 8th, 2019. Let me know if you'd like more information on any of these topics or if you have any specific questions!