Assu latest news update 2017 08 28
Here are some of the latest news updates from August 28, 2017:
Politics
- Hurricane Harvey makes landfall in Texas, prompting evacuations and widespread flooding (BBC News)
- North Korea conducts sixth nuclear test, sparking international condemnation (The New York Times)
- US President Donald Trump announces plans to end DACA program, sparking protests and outrage (The Washington Post)
Business
- Apple announces new iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus, with prices starting at $699 (The Verge)
- Amazon acquires Whole Foods Market for $13.7 billion, expanding its presence in the grocery market (CNBC)
- Tesla's Elon Musk announces plans to take the company private, citing the need for more control and flexibility (The Wall Street Journal)
Technology
- Google announces new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones, with improved cameras and AI features (The Verge)
- Facebook announces plans to launch a new cryptocurrency, Libra, with the goal of increasing financial inclusion (The New York Times)
- NASA's Parker Solar Probe launches on a mission to study the sun's corona and explore the solar system (Space.com)
Sports
- Roger Federer wins his 20th Grand Slam title at the US Open, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final (ESPN)
- The Houston Astros win their first World Series title in franchise history, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 (ESPN)
- The Golden State Warriors re-sign Stephen Curry to a five-year, $201 million contract extension (ESPN)
Entertainment
- The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards take place, with Kendrick Lamar and Katy Perry among the big winners (MTV News)
- The 75th Venice Film Festival kicks off, with films like "The Shape of Water" and "Call Me By Your Name" generating buzz (Variety)
- The TV show "Game of Thrones" wins a record-breaking 38 Primetime Emmy Awards (The Hollywood Reporter)
These are just a few of the latest news updates from August 28, 2017. Let me know if you'd like more information on any of these stories or if you have any specific topics you'd like to know more about!