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Politics
- The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with the US agreeing to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods and China agreeing to increase purchases of US agricultural products. (Source: BBC)
- The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Democratic Party in the US has released its platform for the 2020 presidential election, which includes proposals on healthcare, climate change, and economic inequality. (Source: CNN)
Business
- The global economy is expected to slow down in 2020 due to trade tensions and a decline in global trade, according to the International Monetary Fund. (Source: Reuters)
- The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns about the global economy. (Source: The New York Times)
- The tech giant Apple has announced a new streaming service, Apple TV+, which will feature original content from popular creators. (Source: The Verge)
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency due to the rapid spread of a new coronavirus in China. (Source: WHO)
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of vaping-related illnesses, with over 2,000 cases reported nationwide. (Source: CDC)
- Researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of a vaccine against HIV, with a new study showing promising results in human trials. (Source: Science Magazine)
Entertainment
- The 92nd Academy Awards took place on Sunday, with "Parasite" becoming the first non-English language film to win the Best Picture award. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- The music streaming service Spotify has launched a new feature called "Spotify Singles," which allows artists to record and release exclusive tracks. (Source: Billboard)
- The popular video game "Fortnite" has been banned in China due to concerns about its impact on children's mental health. (Source: The Verge)
Sports
- The NFL has announced that it will be moving its 2021 Super Bowl to Tampa, Florida, due to concerns about the weather in the original host city, Miami. (Source: ESPN)
- The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. (Source: ESPN)
- The tennis star Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open for a record eighth time, defeating Dominic Thiem in the final. (Source: The Guardian)
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world. If you'd like to know more about a specific topic or region, feel free to ask!