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- Biden to meet with Putin in Geneva: The US and Russia are set to hold a summit in Geneva, Switzerland, where President Joe Biden will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a range of issues, including cybersecurity and arms control.
- COVID-19 cases surge in US: The number of new COVID-19 cases in the US has surged in recent days, with over 100,000 new cases reported on Monday alone. The surge is attributed to the highly contagious Delta variant.
- Taliban take control of key Afghan city: The Taliban have taken control of the key city of Herat in western Afghanistan, as the group continues its rapid advance across the country.
- NASA's Perseverance rover discovers evidence of ancient lake on Mars: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have supported life billions of years ago.
- UK's Prince Charles tests positive for COVID-19: Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from his office.
US News
- House passes bill to increase minimum wage: The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, a move that could help millions of low-wage workers.
- FBI investigates possible plot to kidnap Michigan governor: The FBI is investigating a possible plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, according to a statement from the agency.
- California wildfires force thousands to evacuate: Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes in California as wildfires continue to rage across the state.
World News
- Taliban advance in Afghanistan: The Taliban have made significant gains in Afghanistan, capturing several key cities and towns as the government struggles to hold back the insurgency.
- UK and EU reach Brexit deal: The UK and EU have reached a deal on Brexit, which will see the UK leave the EU's single market and customs union at the end of the year.
- China's Xi Jinping reappointed as president: China's National People's Congress has reappointed Xi Jinping as president, cementing his position as the country's most powerful leader in decades.
Business News
- Stock market surges as investors bet on economic recovery: The US stock market has surged in recent days, as investors bet on a strong economic recovery in the second half of the year.
- Amazon to hire 100,000 new workers: Amazon has announced plans to hire 100,000 new workers in the US, as the company continues to expand its operations.
- Gold prices soar as investors seek safe-haven assets: Gold prices have soared in recent days, as investors seek safe-haven assets amid concerns about the global economy.
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