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- The US and China have reached a tentative trade deal, with the US agreeing to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods in exchange for China's increased purchases of US agricultural products.
- The FBI has launched an investigation into the death of a 7-year-old boy who was found dead in a dumpster in Philadelphia.
- The UK has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and reduce the number of low-skilled migrants.
Top Stories
- The House Judiciary Committee has voted to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena for the full Mueller report.
- The US economy has added 225,000 new jobs in May, beating expectations and showing signs of continued growth.
- The Trump administration has announced plans to withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty, a 25-year-old agreement that allows countries to conduct unarmed surveillance flights over each other's territories.
Weather
- A severe storm system is moving across the Midwest, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to several states.
- A heatwave is expected to hit the West Coast this weekend, with temperatures reaching up to 100 degrees in some areas.
- A tropical storm is forming in the Atlantic, with forecasters predicting it could become a hurricane by the weekend.
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has closed above 27,000 for the first time, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies.
- The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the first time in over a decade, citing concerns about the global economy.
- The US-China trade deal has sent stocks soaring, with the S&P 500 index up over 1% in early trading.
Sports
- The NBA has announced that the Los Angeles Lakers will face the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals, with the series starting on May 30th.
- The US Women's National Soccer Team has won the World Cup, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final.
- The NFL has announced that the Kansas City Chiefs will host the AFC Championship Game on January 19th.
Entertainment
- The new season of "Stranger Things" has premiered on Netflix, with fans praising the show's nostalgic value and engaging storyline.
- The movie "Avengers: Endgame" has become the highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing "Avatar" at the global box office.
- The music festival Coachella has announced its lineup for 2020, featuring headliners like Rage Against the Machine and The Weeknd.
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