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Here are the latest news updates from CNN:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19: US cases surge to new high: The US has reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases, with over 100,000 cases reported in a single day. The surge is attributed to the highly contagious Delta variant and low vaccination rates in some parts of the country.
  2. Afghanistan: Taliban takes control of Kabul: The Taliban has taken control of the Afghan capital, Kabul, after the government collapsed and President Ashraf Ghani fled the country. The US and other international partners are scrambling to evacuate their citizens and allies from the country.
  3. Israel-Gaza conflict: Ceasefire holds, but tensions remain: A ceasefire between Israel and Gaza militants has held for several days, but tensions remain high, with both sides accusing each other of violating the agreement.

Politics

  1. Biden's infrastructure plan faces Senate hurdles: President Joe Biden's $1 trillion infrastructure plan is facing opposition in the Senate, with some lawmakers expressing concerns over the cost and the plan's impact on the economy.
  2. Trump's tax returns: House panel votes to release documents: The House Ways and Means Committee has voted to release former President Donald Trump's tax returns, a move that could shed light on his financial dealings and potential conflicts of interest.

Business

  1. Stock market: Dow Jones hits record high: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit a record high, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies and optimism over the economic recovery.
  2. Tesla's stock surges: Elon Musk's net worth tops $200 billion: Tesla's stock has surged to a new high, pushing Elon Musk's net worth above $200 billion. The company's market value has surpassed $1 trillion.

Entertainment

  1. Oscars: Nominees announced for 94th Academy Awards: The nominees for the 94th Academy Awards have been announced, with films like "The Power of the Dog" and "Belfast" leading the pack.
  2. Music: Taylor Swift's album breaks records: Taylor Swift's album "Fearless (Taylor's Version)" has broken records, becoming the best-selling album of the year and the fastest-selling album in the US.

These are just a few of the latest news updates from CNN. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day!