Curated news

Here are some curated news articles from various sources:

Top Stories

  1. NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Lake on Mars (NASA) - NASA's Perseverance rover has found evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have supported life billions of years ago.
  2. US and China Reach Trade Deal, Ending Tariffs (The New York Times) - The US and China have reached a trade deal, ending tariffs on each other's goods and paving the way for increased trade between the two countries.
  3. UK and EU Reach Brexit Deal, Parliament to Vote (BBC News) - The UK and EU have reached a Brexit deal, which will be put to a vote in the UK Parliament. The deal aims to end the uncertainty surrounding the UK's departure from the EU.

Business

  1. Amazon Acquires Zoox, a Self-Driving Car Startup (The Verge) - Amazon has acquired Zoox, a self-driving car startup, in a deal reportedly worth over $1 billion.
  2. Facebook to Pay $550 Million to Settle Privacy Lawsuit (The Wall Street Journal) - Facebook has agreed to pay $550 million to settle a privacy lawsuit brought by users who claimed the company violated their privacy rights.
  3. Tesla's Stock Price Surges After Earnings Report (CNBC) - Tesla's stock price surged after the company reported better-than-expected earnings, driven by strong demand for its electric vehicles.

Technology

  1. Google Announces New Pixel 5 Smartphone (The Verge) - Google has announced its new Pixel 5 smartphone, which features a 6.7-inch OLED display, a 12.2-megapixel camera, and a fast charging system.
  2. Microsoft Announces New Surface Laptop 3 (CNET) - Microsoft has announced its new Surface Laptop 3, which features a 13.5-inch PixelSense touchscreen, up to 17 hours of battery life, and a starting price of $999.
  3. Apple Announces New AirPods Pro (The Verge) - Apple has announced its new AirPods Pro, which feature active noise cancellation, water resistance, and a wireless charging case.

Health

  1. New Study Finds Link Between Air Pollution and Cognitive Decline (The Guardian) - A new study has found a link between air pollution and cognitive decline, suggesting that exposure to poor air quality may increase the risk of dementia and other cognitive disorders.
  2. WHO Warns of Global Shortage of Medical Masks (The New York Times) - The World Health Organization has warned of a global shortage of medical masks, which are essential for protecting healthcare workers from infectious diseases.
  3. New Vaccine Shows Promise in Fighting HIV (The Washington Post) - A new vaccine has shown promise in fighting HIV, with researchers reporting a significant reduction in the risk of infection in a clinical trial.

Science

  1. New Species of Ancient Human Discovered in the Philippines (National Geographic) - Scientists have discovered a new species of ancient human in the Philippines, which is believed to have lived around 50,000 years ago.
  2. NASA's Parker Solar Probe Discovers New Region of Solar Wind (NASA) - NASA's Parker Solar Probe has discovered a new region of the solar wind, which is a stream of charged particles emitted by the sun.
  3. New Study Finds Link Between Gut Bacteria and Mental Health (The Guardian) - A new study has found a link between the bacteria in the gut and mental health, suggesting that the gut microbiome may play a role in the development of mental disorders.

I hope you find these curated news articles interesting and informative!