Abc news today
Here are the top stories from ABC News today:
Breaking News
- Biden Administration to Send Additional Military Aid to Ukraine: The White House announced that it will send an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine to help the country defend against Russian aggression.
- COVID-19 Cases Surge in the US: The number of COVID-19 cases in the US has surged in recent days, with over 100,000 new cases reported yesterday alone. The surge is attributed to the highly contagious Delta variant.
Politics
- Infrastructure Bill Clears Senate Hurdle: The Senate passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill, a major victory for President Biden and Democrats. The bill aims to improve the country's roads, bridges, and public transportation systems.
- Trump's Tax Returns Released: The House Ways and Means Committee released six years of former President Trump's tax returns, revealing that he paid $1.4 million in federal income taxes in 2017.
World News
- Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire, ending 11 days of intense fighting in the Gaza Strip. The ceasefire was brokered by Egypt and the US.
- North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile: North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea, in a move that has been condemned by the US and other countries.
Business
- Stock Market Reaches New High: The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new high yesterday, closing above 35,000 for the first time.
- Amazon to Create 10,000 New Jobs: Amazon announced that it will create 10,000 new jobs in the US over the next year, as part of its efforts to expand its operations and improve customer service.
Entertainment
- Oscar Nominations Announced: The nominees for the 94th Academy Awards were announced yesterday, with "The Power of the Dog" and "Belfast" leading the pack with 12 nominations each.
- Taylor Swift to Release New Album: Taylor Swift announced that she will release a new album, "Red (Taylor's Version)", on November 12th. The album is a re-recording of her 2012 album "Red".
These are just a few of the top stories from ABC News today. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day!