Daily news in september 2017
Here are some of the major news stories from September 2017:
Politics
- Hurricane Harvey: The US government declared a state of emergency in Texas and Louisiana as Hurricane Harvey made landfall, causing widespread flooding and damage.
- North Korea: The US and South Korea conducted joint military exercises, prompting a warning from North Korea that it would launch a "preemptive nuclear strike" if necessary.
- Catalonia: The Spanish government imposed direct rule over Catalonia after the region's leader, Carles Puigdemont, declared independence from Spain.
Business
- Equifax: The credit reporting agency Equifax announced that it had been hacked, exposing the personal data of millions of people.
- Harvey Weinstein: The Hollywood producer was accused of sexual harassment and assault by multiple women, sparking the #MeToo movement.
- Amazon: The company announced that it would acquire Whole Foods Market for $13.7 billion, marking its entry into the grocery market.
World News
- Hurricane Irma: The powerful storm made landfall in Florida, causing widespread damage and power outages.
- Mexico: A powerful earthquake struck the country, killing over 200 people and causing widespread damage.
- Rohingya crisis: The United Nations accused Myanmar of committing "ethnic cleansing" against the Rohingya Muslim minority, who were fleeing to Bangladesh.
Sports
- NFL protests: Players from several NFL teams kneeled or sat during the national anthem to protest racial inequality and police brutality, sparking controversy and debate.
- US Open: Sloane Stephens won the women's singles title at the US Open, while Rafael Nadal won the men's singles title.
- MLB playoffs: The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their respective league pennants, setting up a World Series matchup.
Technology
- Apple: The company announced its latest iPhone models, including the iPhone X, which featured a new facial recognition system called Face ID.
- Google: The company announced a new smartphone, the Pixel 2, which featured improved camera capabilities and a new design.
- Equifax: The credit reporting agency Equifax announced that it had been hacked, exposing the personal data of millions of people.
Entertainment
- TV: The new TV season premiered, with popular shows like "Stranger Things" and "The Walking Dead" returning for new seasons.
- Music: The MTV Video Music Awards took place, with winners including Kendrick Lamar, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift.
- Film: The new movie "It" was released, based on the popular Stephen King novel and becoming a huge box office hit.
These are just a few of the major news stories from September 2017. Let me know if you'd like more information on any specific topic!