Current news for the week

Here are some of the top news stories from the past week:

Politics

• The US Senate has passed a bipartisan infrastructure bill, which aims to invest $1 trillion in the country's infrastructure over the next five years. (Source: CNN)
• The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, but it is unlikely to pass the Senate. (Source: NPR)
• 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)

Business

• The US stock market has continued to rise, with the S&P 500 index reaching a new all-time high. (Source: CNBC)
• Tesla has announced plans to launch a new electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, which will have a starting price of around $40,000. (Source: The Verge)
• The European Union has imposed a new set of sanctions on Belarus, including a ban on the country's airlines and a freeze on its assets. (Source: Reuters)

World News

• The death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic has surpassed 5 million, according to the World Health Organization. (Source: WHO)
• The Taliban has announced the formation of a new government in Afghanistan, with Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada as the new leader. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The United Nations has warned of a growing humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia, where a conflict between government forces and rebel groups has displaced hundreds of thousands of people. (Source: UN News)

Technology

• Facebook has announced plans to launch a new cryptocurrency, called Libra, which will be backed by a reserve of assets and will be available to users in the US and other countries. (Source: The New York Times)
• The US Department of Justice has launched an antitrust investigation into Google, which is accused of using its dominance in the search engine market to stifle competition. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The European Union has announced plans to introduce new regulations on artificial intelligence, which will require companies to ensure that AI systems are transparent and explainable. (Source: Euractiv)

Sports

• The US Open tennis tournament has been postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: ESPN)
• The NFL has announced plans to play a full 16-game schedule in the 2020-2021 season, despite concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: NFL.com)
• The NBA has announced plans to resume its season in December, with a 72-game schedule and a new playoff format. (Source: ESPN)

These are just a few of the top news stories from the past week.