Around the web news
Here are some of the top news stories from around the web:
Technology
- Google announces new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones with improved cameras and processors (The Verge)
- Facebook's Oversight Board upholds ban on Donald Trump, citing risk of further violence (CNN)
- Apple announces new MacBook Pro laptops with improved performance and battery life (MacRumors)
Politics
- US and China agree to restart trade talks, with a focus on intellectual property and technology (The New York Times)
- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces plans to introduce new laws to tackle online harassment (BBC News)
- Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says the country will not negotiate with the US (Al Jazeera)
Business
- Amazon announces plans to launch a new grocery store chain, Amazon Fresh, in the US (CNBC)
- Tesla's stock price surges after the company reports strong quarterly earnings (The Wall Street Journal)
- McDonald's announces plans to test a new menu item, the McPlant burger, in the US (Bloomberg)
Health
- WHO announces that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused over 6 million deaths worldwide (WHO)
- US FDA approves new treatment for Alzheimer's disease, Aduhelm (The New York Times)
- Study finds that vitamin D supplements may not reduce risk of heart disease or stroke (The Lancet)
Sports
- Tom Brady announces retirement from NFL after 22 seasons (ESPN)
- LeBron James becomes the all-time leading scorer in NBA history (NBA)
- US Open tennis tournament cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns (The Guardian)
Entertainment
- Disney announces plans to release new Star Wars film, "Rogue Squadron", in 2023 (Variety)
- Netflix announces new series, "The Sandman", based on DC Comics (The Hollywood Reporter)
- Taylor Swift announces new album, "Folklore", and surprise release (Rolling Stone)
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the web. Let me know if you'd like me to provide more information on any of these stories or if you have a specific topic you'd like to know more about!