Cnn news updates today
Here are the latest CNN news updates for today:
Breaking News
- Biden to announce new COVID-19 measures: President Joe Biden is set to announce new measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, including a plan to require all federal employees to get vaccinated or undergo regular testing.
- Taliban claims responsibility for Kabul bombing: The Taliban has claimed responsibility for a bombing in Kabul that killed at least 12 people and injured dozens more.
- US and EU impose sanctions on Belarus: The United States and European Union have imposed sanctions on Belarus in response to the country's crackdown on opposition protesters.
Top Stories
- Delta variant spreads globally: The highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 has spread to over 100 countries, with cases surging in many parts of the world.
- Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire after a week of intense fighting in the Gaza Strip.
- 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.
Politics
- Biden's infrastructure plan faces opposition: President Biden's infrastructure plan is facing opposition from some lawmakers, who say it is too expensive and would lead to increased taxes.
- Trump's tax returns to be released: The House Ways and Means Committee is set to release former President Trump's tax returns, which could reveal new information about his finances.
- GOP senators introduce bill to repeal Obamacare: A group of Republican senators have introduced a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
Business
- Stock market plunges amid COVID-19 concerns: The stock market has plunged amid concerns about the spread of the Delta variant and its impact on the global economy.
- Amazon to hire 55,000 workers: Amazon is hiring 55,000 workers to help meet increased demand for its services during the holiday season.
- Tesla's stock price surges: Tesla's stock price has surged after the company reported strong quarterly earnings and announced plans to increase production.
Sports
- NFL players protest vaccine mandates: Some NFL players are protesting vaccine mandates, saying they are not being given adequate information about the risks and benefits of the vaccines.
- US Open tennis tournament underway: The US Open tennis tournament is underway in New York, with top players competing for the championship.
- MLB playoffs underway: The MLB playoffs are underway, with teams competing for a spot in the World Series.
These are just some of the latest news updates from CNN. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day!