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Here are some recent news stories that might be of interest:

Politics

• The US Senate has passed a bill to increase funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: CNN)
• The UK 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 economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, citing Russia's continued aggression in Ukraine. (Source: Reuters)

Business

• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns about the global economy. (Source: The New York Times)
• Amazon has announced plans to launch a new delivery service in the UK, which will allow customers to receive packages in as little as one hour. (Source: The Guardian)
• The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has gone public with an initial public offering (IPO) that raised $29.4 billion. (Source: Bloomberg)

Technology

• Google has announced plans to launch a new smartphone operating system, called Fuchsia, which will replace Android and iOS. (Source: The Verge)
• Facebook has announced plans to launch a new cryptocurrency, called Libra, which will allow users to make transactions across the platform. (Source: CNBC)
• The US Department of Justice has launched an antitrust investigation into Google, citing concerns about the company's dominance in the search engine market. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 pandemic a global health emergency. (Source: WHO)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of measles in the country, citing misinformation and lack of vaccination. (Source: CNN)
• Scientists have discovered a new species of ancient human in the Philippines, which is believed to have lived up to 50,000 years ago. (Source: National Geographic)

Sports

• The US Women's National Soccer Team has won the FIFA Women's World Cup for the fourth time, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (Source: ESPN)
• The NBA has announced plans to launch a new professional basketball league in Africa, which will feature teams from 12 countries. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Tour de France has been won by Egan Bernal, who became the first Colombian to win the race. (Source: BBC)

I hope you find these news stories interesting!