Coou news today

Here are some of the top news stories from around the world today:

Politics

• The US Senate has passed a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, a major victory for labor unions and Democrats. (Source: CNN)
• The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and reduce the number of low-skilled migrants. (Source: BBC)
• The European Union has agreed to extend its sanctions against Russia over its annexation of Crimea, despite opposition from some member states. (Source: Reuters)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit a record high, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies such as Apple and Microsoft. (Source: CNBC)
• The US Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged, but signaled that it may cut rates later this year if the economy slows down. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has reported a massive profit of $88 billion in its first quarterly earnings report since its initial public offering. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global emergency over the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, which has spread to over 20 countries. (Source: WHO)
• A new study has found that a common antibiotic, azithromycin, may be effective in treating severe cases of COVID-19. (Source: The Lancet)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of measles, with over 700 cases reported in the first three months of the year. (Source: CDC)

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards have announced the nominees for the 93rd Oscars, with films such as "The Irishman" and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" receiving multiple nods. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
• The music streaming service Spotify has launched a new feature called "Spotify Singles," which allows artists to record and release exclusive tracks. (Source: Billboard)
• The popular video game "Fortnite" has been banned in China, due to concerns over its impact on children's mental health. (Source: The Verge)

These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world today. I hope you find them interesting!