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  1. Biden to meet with Putin in Geneva: US President Joe Biden is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday. The meeting is expected to focus on a range of issues, including cybersecurity, arms control, and human rights.
  2. COVID-19 cases surge in US: The number of new COVID-19 cases in the US has surged in recent days, with over 50,000 new cases reported on Tuesday. The surge is attributed to the highly contagious Delta variant and low vaccination rates in some parts of the country.
  3. Taliban take control of key Afghan city: The Taliban has taken control of the key city of Herat in western Afghanistan, as the group continues its rapid advance across the country. The US and other international partners have been evacuating their personnel and citizens from the country.

Politics

  1. House passes infrastructure bill: The US House of Representatives has passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which includes funding for roads, bridges, and public transportation. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
  2. Biden to nominate new Supreme Court justice: President Biden is expected to nominate a new Supreme Court justice to replace the late Justice Stephen Breyer. The nomination is expected to be announced in the coming days.
  3. Trump sues niece over tell-all book: Former President Donald Trump has sued his niece, Mary Trump, over her tell-all book about the Trump family. The lawsuit alleges that Mary Trump and her brother, Robert Trump, violated a confidentiality agreement by speaking to the author of the book.

Business

  1. Stock market plunges: The US stock market plunged on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling over 700 points. The decline was attributed to concerns about inflation and the spread of the Delta variant.
  2. Amazon to hire 75,000 workers: Amazon has announced plans to hire 75,000 new workers in the US and Canada. The company is looking to fill positions in its warehouses, delivery centers, and customer service teams.
  3. Tesla to recall 363,000 vehicles: Tesla has announced a recall of over 363,000 vehicles due to a software issue that could cause the vehicles to lose power and stall. The recall affects vehicles from 2017 to 2020.

Entertainment

  1. Oscar nominations announced: The nominees for the 94th Academy Awards were announced on Tuesday. The nominees include films such as "The Power of the Dog," "Belfast," and "Drive My Car."
  2. Taylor Swift to re-record old albums: Taylor Swift has announced plans to re-record her old albums after a dispute with her former record label. The re-recorded albums will be released under her new label, Republic Records.
  3. "The Crown" to end after season 6: The popular Netflix series "The Crown" will end after its sixth season, according to reports. The show has been a critical and commercial success, and has won numerous awards during its run.

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