Breaking news to day 6 11 2018
Here are some of the top breaking news stories from Day 6, November 11, 2018:
Politics
- The United States and Canada have reached a new trade deal, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The deal, known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
- The U.S. midterm elections took place, with Democrats gaining control of the House of Representatives and Republicans retaining control of the Senate.
World News
- A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, causing widespread damage and triggering a tsunami warning.
- The death toll from a fire at a factory in Bangladesh has risen to 19, with many more feared trapped inside the building.
- The European Union has imposed sanctions on 17 individuals and entities in response to the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the UK.
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 300 points, or 1.2%, in response to the midterm election results and concerns about the impact of the USMCA trade deal on the economy.
- Amazon has announced plans to acquire Eero, a company that makes Wi-Fi routers and mesh networking systems.
Sports
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series, advancing to the World Series.
- The Boston Red Sox have defeated the Houston Astros 5-1 in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series, taking a 3-2 lead in the series.
Entertainment
- The 61st Annual Grammy Awards nominations have been announced, with Kendrick Lamar and Drake leading the pack with eight nominations each.
- The film "A Star is Born" has been named the winner of the People's Choice Award for Favorite Dramatic Movie.
These are just a few of the top breaking news stories from Day 6, November 11, 2018.