Cic news may 2019
Here are some of the top news stories from May 2019:
Politics
- May 24: Theresa May resigns as UK Prime Minister, paving the way for a new leader to take over the country's Brexit negotiations.
- May 22: The European Union agrees to extend the Brexit deadline to October 31, giving the UK more time to negotiate a withdrawal agreement.
- May 15: The US House of Representatives votes to condemn President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw US troops from Syria.
Business
- May 31: The US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time in over a decade, citing concerns about the global economy.
- May 28: Amazon announces plans to acquire Eero, a company that makes Wi-Fi routers, for $97 million.
- May 20: Facebook announces a new cryptocurrency called Libra, which is set to launch in 2020.
Technology
- May 28: Google announces a new feature called "Duplex" that allows users to make phone calls to businesses using AI.
- May 22: Apple announces a new streaming service called Apple TV+, which will feature original content from popular creators.
- May 15: A major cyberattack hits the city of Baltimore, causing widespread disruption to the city's government and services.
Entertainment
- May 31: The 2019 Billboard Music Awards take place, with Taylor Swift winning top artist and album of the year.
- May 28: The 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards take place, with "Avengers: Endgame" winning best movie and "Game of Thrones" winning best show.
- May 20: The final episode of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" airs, sparking a mixed reaction from fans.
Sports
- May 31: The Toronto Raptors win their first NBA championship, defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games.
- May 28: The Washington Nationals win their first World Series title, defeating the Houston Astros in Game 7.
- May 20: The US Women's National Soccer Team wins the Women's World Cup, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final.
Health
- May 31: The World Health Organization declares a global outbreak of a new virus called COVID-19, which has spread to over 100 countries.
- May 28: A study published in the journal The Lancet finds that the use of e-cigarettes is linked to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.
- May 20: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces that the number of measles cases in the country has reached a 25-year high.
These are just a few of the top news stories from May 2019. Let me know if you'd like me to provide more information on any of these topics!