Asup news as at 4th november
Here are some of the top news stories as of November 4th:
Politics
- The 2020 United States presidential election is still ongoing, with votes being counted in several key states. Joe Biden has been declared the winner by several major news outlets, but President Donald Trump has refused to concede.
- The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour, but it is unlikely to pass the Senate.
- The UK has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and reduce the number of low-skilled migrants.
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit a record high, driven by optimism about the US economy and the potential for a COVID-19 vaccine.
- Tesla has become the most valuable car company in the world, surpassing Toyota and Volkswagen.
- The European Union has launched an antitrust investigation into Amazon's business practices, citing concerns about the company's dominance in e-commerce.
Health
- The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally, with over 46 million confirmed cases and over 1.2 million deaths.
- A new study has found that the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is 90% effective in preventing severe illness.
- The World Health Organization has announced that it will begin distributing COVID-19 vaccines to low- and middle-income countries in the coming weeks.
Sports
- The NFL has announced that it will play its entire 2020 season without fans in attendance, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- The NBA has announced that it will resume its 2020-21 season on December 22, with a 72-game schedule.
- The UEFA Champions League has been postponed until 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Entertainment
- The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards have taken place, with The Weeknd winning the most awards of the night.
- The 2020 American Music Awards have taken place, with Taylor Swift winning the most awards of the night.
- The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
These are just a few of the top news stories as of November 4th. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!