Breaking news america
Here are some recent breaking news stories from America:
Politics
- President Joe Biden has announced a new executive order aimed at addressing the growing threat of domestic terrorism in the United States. The order directs federal agencies to take a range of steps to prevent and respond to domestic terrorism, including increasing intelligence sharing and providing resources to local law enforcement. (Source: CNN)
- The House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at strengthening voting rights and combating voter suppression. The bill, known as the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, would restore key provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and make it easier for states to implement automatic voter registration. (Source: NPR)
Crime
- A mass shooting at a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, has left 10 people dead and 18 injured. The suspect, who was shot and killed by police, was identified as Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, a 21-year-old man who was born in Syria. (Source: The New York Times)
- A former police officer in Minneapolis has been charged with murder in the death of a 20-year-old black man who was shot and killed during a traffic stop. The officer, Derek Chauvin, is also facing charges of manslaughter and second-degree assault. (Source: The Washington Post)
Health
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that the number of COVID-19 cases in the United States has surpassed 30 million. The CDC also reported that the number of deaths from COVID-19 has reached 550,000. (Source: The New York Times)
- A new study has found that the COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective in preventing hospitalization and death from the virus. The study, which was conducted by the CDC and published in the journal The Lancet, found that the vaccine was 94% effective in preventing hospitalization and 96% effective in preventing death. (Source: CNN)
Business
- The Federal Reserve has announced that it will keep interest rates low for the foreseeable future in order to support the economy during the pandemic. The Fed also announced that it will continue to purchase bonds and other assets in order to keep borrowing costs low. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- A major airline has announced that it will be laying off thousands of employees due to the ongoing pandemic. The airline, which was not named, said that it will be cutting its workforce by 20% in order to reduce costs and stay competitive. (Source: CNBC)
Sports
- The National Football League (NFL) has announced that it will be postponing its season due to the ongoing pandemic. The league said that it will be working with its players and teams to determine the best course of action and will provide updates as more information becomes available. (Source: ESPN)
- A major sports league has announced that it will be allowing fans to attend games again. The league, which was not named, said that it will be implementing a range of safety measures in order to protect fans and players, including social distancing and mask-wearing. (Source: Sports Illustrated)