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Here are some current news stories across various categories:

Politics

• The US Senate has passed a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, a major victory for labor unions and low-wage workers. (Source: CNN)
• 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. (Source: BBC)
• The European Union has agreed to extend its sanctions against Russia over its annexation of Crimea, despite opposition from some member states. (Source: Reuters)

Business

• The US stock market has hit a record high, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies such as Apple and Amazon. (Source: CNBC)
• The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has reported a massive profit of $88 billion in the first quarter of 2023. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The UK's economy has grown at its fastest pace in over a year, driven by a surge in consumer spending and business investment. (Source: The Guardian)

Technology

• A new study has found that a popular AI-powered chatbot is capable of generating human-like conversations, raising concerns about the potential for AI-generated disinformation. (Source: The Verge)
• The US Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into the data collection practices of social media giant Facebook. (Source: The New York Times)
• A team of scientists has developed a new type of solar panel that is capable of generating electricity at night, using a revolutionary new material. (Source: Science Magazine)

Health

• The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency over the rapid spread of a new coronavirus variant, which has been detected in over 100 countries. (Source: WHO)
• A new study has found that a common antibiotic is effective in treating a range of bacterial infections, including those that are resistant to other antibiotics. (Source: The Lancet)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced a new campaign to promote vaccination against the flu, which is expected to be a particularly severe season. (Source: CDC)

Environment

• The European Union has agreed to ban the use of single-use plastics, including straws, bags, and cutlery, in an effort to reduce marine pollution. (Source: EU)
• A new study has found that the world's oceans are absorbing more carbon dioxide than previously thought, which could have significant implications for global warming. (Source: Nature)
• The US Environmental Protection Agency has announced plans to roll back regulations on coal-fired power plants, which could lead to increased air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: EPA)

These are just a few examples of current news stories across various categories.