Ait online news today

Here are some of the top online news stories from around the world today:

Politics

• The US Senate has passed a bill to increase funding for the government, averting a shutdown. (BBC News)
• The UK's Labour Party has announced plans to hold a second referendum on Brexit if it wins the next general election. (The Guardian)
• The European Union has launched a new trade deal with South America, aiming to boost economic ties between the two regions. (Reuters)

Business

• The US stock market has seen a significant drop, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling over 1,000 points. (CNBC)
• Amazon has announced plans to launch a new delivery service in the UK, aiming to compete with rival companies like DHL and UPS. (The Telegraph)
• The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has reported a massive profit of $88 billion in the first half of the year. (Bloomberg)

Technology

• A new study has found that a popular smartphone app, TikTok, is collecting and storing user data without their consent. (The Verge)
• Google has announced plans to launch a new smart speaker, the Nest Audio, which will compete with Amazon's Echo devices. (The Verge)
• A team of scientists has developed a new AI-powered system that can detect breast cancer from mammography images with high accuracy. (Science Magazine)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global outbreak of monkeypox, a rare viral disease. (WHO)
• A new study has found that a common antibiotic, azithromycin, may be effective in treating COVID-19. (The Lancet)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of a rare but serious lung disease, vaping-related illness. (CDC)

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards have announced the nominees for the 93rd Oscars, with films like "The Trial of the Chicago 7" and "Mank" receiving multiple nods. (The Hollywood Reporter)
• The popular TV show "The Office" is set to return with a new season, 15 years after its original premiere. (Entertainment Weekly)
• The music industry has seen a surge in sales of vinyl records, with many artists releasing new albums on the format. (Rolling Stone)

These are just a few of the top online news stories from around the world today. I hope you find something interesting!