Breaking news as of may 21 2019 at 12 15pm
As of May 21, 2019, at 12:15 PM, here are some of the top breaking news stories:
Politics
- The United States and China have reached a tentative trade deal, with the two countries agreeing to a 90-day ceasefire in their trade war. (Source: The New York Times)
- The European Union has approved a new set of sanctions against Russia, targeting individuals and entities involved in the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal. (Source: BBC News)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 200 points, or 0.7%, as investors react to the latest developments in the trade war between the US and China. (Source: CNBC)
- Boeing has announced that it will cut production of its 737 MAX aircraft by 20% due to ongoing safety concerns and a lack of demand. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
Entertainment
- Avengers: Endgame has become the highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing Avatar's record of over $2.78 billion. (Source: Variety)
- Taylor Swift has announced that she will be re-recording her entire back catalog after Scooter Braun's company, Ithaca Holdings, acquired her master recordings. (Source: The New York Times)
Sports
- The Toronto Raptors have won their first NBA championship in franchise history, defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games. (Source: ESPN)
- The US Women's National Soccer Team has won the Women's World Cup, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (Source: The New York Times)
World News
- A magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck Indonesia, causing widespread damage and killing at least 10 people. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The United Nations has warned that the world is facing a "climate emergency," with the past four years being the hottest on record. (Source: The Guardian)
Please note that these are just some of the top breaking news stories as of May 21, 2019, at 12:15 PM, and the situation may have changed since then.