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Top Stories

  1. Biden to Meet with Putin in Geneva: President Joe Biden is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday. The meeting is expected to focus on a range of issues, including cybersecurity, arms control, and human rights.
  2. COVID-19 Cases Surge in the US: The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States has surged in recent days, with over 50,000 new cases reported on Monday. The surge is attributed to the highly contagious Delta variant and low vaccination rates in some parts of the country.
  3. Tropical Storm Elsa Makes Landfall in Florida: Tropical Storm Elsa made landfall in Florida on Wednesday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the state. The storm is expected to bring flooding and power outages to parts of the state.

Breaking News

  1. NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Lake on Mars: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have supported life millions of years ago. The discovery was made using data from the rover's Alpha Particle X-Ray Spectrometer (APXS) instrument.
  2. US and China Reach Trade Deal: The United States and China have reached a trade deal, which will see China increase its purchases of US goods and services. The deal is seen as a major breakthrough in the trade war between the two countries.

International News

  1. UK and EU Reach Brexit Deal: The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a Brexit deal, which will see the UK leave the EU on October 31. The deal was agreed upon after months of negotiations and is seen as a major breakthrough in the Brexit process.
  2. India and Pakistan Clash Over Kashmir: India and Pakistan have clashed over the disputed region of Kashmir, with both countries accusing each other of violating a ceasefire agreement. The tensions between the two countries have been escalating in recent weeks.

Business News

  1. Stock Market Reaches New High: The US stock market reached a new high on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing above 35,000 for the first time. The surge in the stock market is attributed to strong economic growth and low interest rates.
  2. Amazon to Acquire MGM Studios: Amazon has agreed to acquire MGM Studios, the owner of the James Bond film franchise and other popular movie and TV shows. The deal is seen as a major coup for Amazon, which is looking to expand its presence in the entertainment industry.