Cnn news today
Here are the top stories from CNN News today:
Breaking News
- COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million, according to the World Health Organization. The US has reported over 900,000 deaths.
- US Capitol Riot Investigation: The House Select Committee investigating the January 6th US Capitol riot has issued subpoenas to four more individuals, including a former Trump campaign official.
Politics
- Biden's Infrastructure Plan: President Joe Biden is set to unveil a new infrastructure plan, which includes a proposal to raise the corporate tax rate to fund a massive infrastructure overhaul.
- G7 Summit: World leaders are gathering in the UK for the G7 summit, where they will discuss global issues such as COVID-19, climate change, and economic recovery.
Business
- Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 34,000 for the first time, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies.
- Tesla's Earnings: Tesla reported a surprise profit in the second quarter, sending its stock soaring.
World News
- Afghanistan Crisis: The Taliban has taken control of several key cities in Afghanistan, as the US and its allies continue to withdraw troops from the country.
- Hong Kong Protests: Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Hong Kong to demand greater democracy and an investigation into alleged police brutality.
Sports
- MLB All-Star Game: The American League has won the MLB All-Star Game, 5-2, behind a strong performance from Shohei Ohtani.
- NBA Free Agency: The NBA free agency period has officially opened, with several top players set to make big decisions about their future teams.
Entertainment
- Oscar Nominations: The nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards have been announced, with "The Father" and "Mank" leading the pack with 10 nominations each.
- New Movie Releases: Several new movies are hitting theaters this weekend, including "Black Widow" and "The Green Knight".
These are just a few of the top stories from CNN News today. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day!