Amn news
Here are some of the latest news updates:
Top Stories
- COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6.5 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The number of cases has also reached over 300 million.
- Ukraine-Russia Conflict: The situation in Ukraine remains tense as Russia continues to build up its military presence along the border. The US and EU have imposed sanctions on Russia in response to its actions.
- US-China Trade Talks: The US and China have agreed to a phase one trade deal, which will see China increase its purchases of US goods and services. The deal is seen as a step towards resolving the ongoing trade tensions between the two countries.
Business
- Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high on Friday, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies such as Apple and Microsoft.
- Economy: The US economy grew at an annual rate of 4.1% in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The growth was driven by consumer spending and government spending.
- Tech: Tesla's stock price surged after the company reported a record quarterly profit. The company's revenue also exceeded expectations.
Sports
- NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed LeBron James to a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the team until 2023.
- NFL: The Kansas City Chiefs have signed quarterback Patrick Mahomes to a 10-year contract extension, making him one of the highest-paid players in the league.
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.
Entertainment
- Movies: The latest Marvel movie, "Black Widow," has become the highest-grossing film of the year, surpassing "The Lion King."
- Music: Taylor Swift has released a new album, "Folklore," which has debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
- TV: The final season of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" has premiered on HBO.
These are just a few of the latest news updates. Let me know if you'd like to hear more about any specific topic!