Dailies news today
Here are some of the top news stories from around the world today:
Politics
- The US Senate has voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on charges of inciting the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol. (Source: CNN)
- The UK has announced plans to introduce a new law to tackle online harassment and abuse, following the death of a 14-year-old girl who was bullied online. (Source: BBC)
- The European Union has agreed to a new budget and recovery plan, worth €1.8 trillion, to help the bloc recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Guardian)
Business
- The US stock market has seen a significant rally, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising over 400 points, following a strong jobs report and optimism about the economy. (Source: CNBC)
- Tesla has announced plans to build a new electric vehicle factory in Berlin, Germany, as part of its expansion plans in Europe. (Source: Reuters)
- The UK's economy has grown by 0.9% in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to official figures, despite the impact of the pandemic. (Source: The Telegraph)
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the COVID-19 pandemic is now under control in most parts of the world, but warned that the virus is still present and could spread again. (Source: WHO)
- A new study has found that the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is effective in preventing severe illness and hospitalization in older adults. (Source: The Lancet)
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of a new strain of the flu virus, which is affecting people of all ages. (Source: CDC)
Sports
- The Super Bowl is just around the corner, with the Kansas City Chiefs set to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on February 7th. (Source: ESPN)
- The Australian Open has been postponed until November due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with the tournament now set to take place from November 8th to November 21st. (Source: The Guardian)
- The NFL has announced that it will be introducing a new rule to reduce the number of concussions suffered by players, by limiting the number of hits to the head. (Source: NFL)
Entertainment
- The Oscars have announced their nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards, with "The Father" and "Mank" leading the way with 10 nominations each. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- The Grammy Awards have announced their nominees for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, with Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa leading the way with six nominations each. (Source: The Recording Academy)
- The new season of "The Bachelor" has premiered, with Matt James as the latest Bachelor. (Source: ABC)
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world today. I hope you find them interesting and informative!