Ait ait news on 19 january 2019
Here are some of the top news stories from January 19th, 2019:
Politics
- The United States government shutdown entered its 28th day, with no end in sight as President Donald Trump and Congressional Democrats remained at odds over funding for a border wall. (Source: CNN)
- The House of Representatives voted to reopen the government, but the Senate was expected to reject the measure, keeping the shutdown going. (Source: The New York Times)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 300 points, or 1.2%, as investors grew concerned about the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on the economy. (Source: CNBC)
- Boeing announced that it would cut production of its 737 MAX aircraft by 20% due to the ongoing grounding of the planes following two fatal crashes. (Source: Reuters)
World News
- A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia, triggering a tsunami warning and causing widespread damage and loss of life. (Source: BBC News)
- The United States and China announced a temporary truce in their trade war, with the two countries agreeing to hold off on new tariffs for 90 days. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
Sports
- The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Chicago Bears 16-15 in the NFC Wild Card game, advancing to the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. (Source: ESPN)
- The Golden State Warriors signed guard D'Angelo Russell to a five-year, $160 million contract extension. (Source: The Athletic)
Entertainment
- The 76th Golden Globe Awards took place, with "Roma" winning Best Motion Picture - Drama and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" winning Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical. (Source: Variety)
- Singer-songwriter R. Kelly was arrested in Chicago on charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, following allegations of sexual misconduct. (Source: CNN)
These are just a few of the top news stories from January 19th, 2019. Let me know if you'd like more information on any of these stories or if you have any specific topics you'd like to know more about!