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  1. 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.
  2. Economy: The US Federal Reserve has announced a 0.25% interest rate hike to combat inflation, which has risen to 7.9% in the past year.
  3. Politics: The US Senate has passed a bill to codify Roe v. Wade, the landmark abortion rights case, into federal law.
  4. Technology: Elon Musk's SpaceX has launched a new satellite constellation, Starlink, which aims to provide high-speed internet to remote areas.
  5. Sports: The NFL has announced that the 2023 Super Bowl will be played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Business

  1. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen 0.5% to 34,500, while the S&P 500 has dropped 0.3% to 4,300.
  2. Earnings: Apple has reported a 12% increase in quarterly profits, driven by strong sales of iPhones and Macs.
  3. Mergers and Acquisitions: AT&T has agreed to acquire WarnerMedia from Discovery, Inc. for $43 billion.

Entertainment

  1. Movies: The new Marvel movie, "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," has grossed over $400 million worldwide in its opening weekend.
  2. Music: Taylor Swift has announced a new album, "Midnights," which will be released in October.
  3. TV: The popular TV show "Stranger Things" has been renewed for a fifth season.

Science

  1. Space: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of ancient lakes on Mars, which could have supported life.
  2. Health: Researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine that can be administered orally.
  3. Environment: The world's largest iceberg, A68, has broken off from Antarctica and is drifting towards the coast of South America.

International

  1. Politics: The UK and EU have agreed on a new trade deal, which will reduce tariffs and increase trade between the two regions.
  2. Conflict: The conflict in Ukraine has escalated, with reports of Russian troops advancing on the city of Kharkiv.
  3. Diplomacy: The US and China have held talks on trade and security issues, with both sides expressing a desire to improve relations.

These are just some of the latest news updates. 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!