Daily news 02 08 2018
Here are some of the top news stories from February 8th, 2018:
Politics
- The White House announced that President Donald Trump would be meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in May to discuss denuclearization.
- The FBI raided the office and home of Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, as part of an investigation into his business dealings.
- The Senate voted to confirm Alex Azar as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 400 points, or 1.6%, as investors reacted to concerns about the global economy.
- Tesla's stock price plummeted 6.3% after the company announced that it would be laying off 7% of its workforce.
- Amazon announced that it would be acquiring Whole Foods Market for $13.7 billion.
World News
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Mexico, killing at least 15 people and causing widespread damage.
- The United Nations announced that it would be launching an investigation into the use of chemical weapons in Syria.
- A bomb exploded in a crowded market in Kabul, Afghanistan, killing at least 10 people and injuring many more.
Sports
- The Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LII (52) by defeating the New England Patriots 41-33.
- The Los Angeles Rams traded quarterback Jared Goff to the Detroit Lions in exchange for quarterback Matthew Stafford.
- The New York Yankees signed free agent pitcher Nathan Eovaldi to a one-year contract.
Entertainment
- The Academy Awards announced its nominees for the 90th annual ceremony, with "The Shape of Water" leading the pack with 13 nominations.
- The Grammy Awards announced its nominees for the 60th annual ceremony, with Kendrick Lamar leading the pack with eight nominations.
- The TV show "The Walking Dead" announced that it would be ending its 11-season run with a series finale in 2022.
These are just a few of the top news stories from February 8th, 2018. Let me know if you'd like more information on any of these stories or if you have any specific topics you'd like to know more about!