April 2018 news
Here are some of the top news stories from April 2018:
Politics
- The United States and China impose tariffs on each other's goods, escalating a trade dispute between the two countries. (April 2)
- The Trump administration announces plans to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico, and the European Union. (April 27)
- The FBI raids the office of President Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, as part of a criminal investigation. (April 9)
Business
- Facebook announces that it has been hacked, with the personal information of up to 87 million users potentially compromised. (April 4)
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls over 700 points, its largest one-day drop since 2011, amid concerns over inflation and interest rates. (April 17)
- Amazon announces plans to acquire Whole Foods Market for $13.7 billion, marking a major expansion into the grocery market. (April 19)
Entertainment
- The 90th Academy Awards take place, with "The Shape of Water" winning Best Picture and "Get Out" winning Best Original Screenplay. (April 2)
- The final episode of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" is leaked online, sparking outrage among fans. (April 15)
- The music world mourns the death of rock legend Chris Cornell, who passes away at the age of 52. (April 18)
Sports
- The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series title since 2013, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5. (April 23)
- The NFL announces that it will move the 2019 Super Bowl to Atlanta, Georgia, due to concerns over the weather in New Orleans. (April 25)
- The Boston Marathon is won by Yuki Kawauchi of Japan, with a time of 2:15:58. (April 16)
World News
- The Syrian government launches a chemical attack on the town of Douma, killing dozens of people and sparking international outrage. (April 7)
- The United States and South Korea begin joint military exercises, despite threats from North Korea to cancel the drills. (April 2)
- The European Union and the United Kingdom agree on a draft Brexit deal, outlining the terms of the UK's departure from the EU. (April 19)
These are just a few of the top news stories from April 2018. Let me know if you'd like more information on any of these topics or if you have any specific questions!