Bounce news today
Here are some of the top news stories from around the world today:
Politics
- The US Senate has voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on charges of inciting the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol. (Source: CNN)
- The UK has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and end free movement from the EU. (Source: BBC)
- The European Union has launched a new initiative to promote digital sovereignty and reduce its reliance on US tech giants. (Source: The Verge)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit a record high, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies like Apple and Microsoft. (Source: CNBC)
- Tesla has announced plans to expand its electric vehicle production capacity in China, as the country looks to increase its use of renewable energy. (Source: Reuters)
- The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged, citing concerns about the impact of the pandemic on the economy. (Source: Bloomberg)
Health
- The World Health Organization has announced that the COVID-19 pandemic is now in its third year, with over 300 million reported cases and 4.5 million deaths worldwide. (Source: WHO)
- A new study has found that the COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective in preventing hospitalization and death from the virus. (Source: The Lancet)
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that it will begin distributing COVID-19 vaccines to children as young as 6 months old. (Source: CDC)
Sports
- The Super Bowl is just around the corner, with the Kansas City Chiefs set to take on the San Francisco 49ers in the big game. (Source: ESPN)
- The NBA has announced that it will resume its season on March 1st, after a brief hiatus due to COVID-19 concerns. (Source: NBA)
- The Australian Open has been rocked by a series of high-profile withdrawals, including those of Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic. (Source: The Guardian)
Entertainment
- The Oscars have announced their nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards, with "The Trial of the Chicago 7" and "Mank" leading the pack. (Source: Variety)
- The latest season of "The Bachelor" has come to an end, with Matt James being crowned the winner. (Source: People)
- The music world is mourning the loss of legendary musician and songwriter, Little Richard, who passed away at the age of 87. (Source: Rolling Stone)
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world today. I hope you find them interesting and informative!