Achf news june 2019
Here are some of the top news stories from June 2019:
Politics
- The United States and Mexico reached a deal to avoid tariffs on Mexican goods, after President Donald Trump threatened to impose them due to concerns over immigration and border security.
- The European Union and the United Kingdom agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which was approved by the UK Parliament and paved the way for the UK's departure from the EU.
- The United States announced plans to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) with Russia, citing Russia's alleged violations of the treaty.
Business
- The US-China trade war escalated, with the US imposing tariffs on $300 billion worth of Chinese goods and China retaliating with tariffs on $60 billion worth of US goods.
- The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in over a decade, citing concerns over the global economy and inflation.
- Amazon announced plans to acquire Eero, a company that makes Wi-Fi routers and mesh networking systems.
Technology
- Facebook announced plans to launch a new cryptocurrency called Libra, which was met with skepticism and criticism from regulators and lawmakers.
- Google announced plans to launch a new streaming service called Stadia, which would allow users to play high-quality games on their TVs and computers without the need for a console.
- The US Department of Justice announced an antitrust investigation into Google's business practices.
Entertainment
- The 2019 Tony Awards took place, with "Hadestown" winning the award for Best Musical and "The Ferryman" winning the award for Best Play.
- The 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards took place, with "Avengers: Endgame" winning the award for Best Movie and "Game of Thrones" winning the award for Best Show.
- The 2019 BET Awards took place, with Cardi B winning the award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist and Tyler, the Creator winning the award for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist.
Sports
- The 2019 NBA Finals took place, with the Toronto Raptors defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games to win their first NBA championship.
- The 2019 Stanley Cup Finals took place, with the St. Louis Blues defeating the Boston Bruins in seven games to win their first Stanley Cup championship since 2011.
- The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup took place in France, with the United States defeating the Netherlands in the final to win their fourth Women's World Cup title.
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which had already killed over 1,000 people.
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the number of measles cases in the US had reached a 25-year high, with over 1,000 cases reported in the first five months of the year.
- The FDA approved a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder called spinal muscular atrophy, which was developed by Biogen and Novartis.
These are just a few of the top news stories from June 2019. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!