Daily news in us update
Here are the latest updates on daily news in the United States:
Top Stories
- COVID-19 Update: The US has reported over 34 million cases of COVID-19, with over 600,000 deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a 14% increase in cases over the past week.
- Election 2024: The Democratic and Republican parties are gearing up for their presidential primaries, with several candidates already announcing their bids. The first primary is scheduled for Iowa in February.
- Economic Update: The US economy has added 245,000 jobs in July, beating expectations. The unemployment rate remains at 3.7%, a 50-year low.
- Wildfires: Wildfires are raging across the western United States, with over 100,000 acres burned in California alone. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings for several states.
- Politics: The House of Representatives has passed a bill to increase funding for the US Postal Service, amid concerns over mail-in voting and the upcoming election.
Breaking News
- Florida Condo Collapse: A 12-story condominium building in Surfside, Florida, has partially collapsed, with at least 12 people confirmed dead and many more missing.
- Texas Flooding: Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding in Texas, with several people reported missing and thousands displaced.
- California Shooting: A mass shooting has occurred in Sacramento, California, with multiple people injured and one person killed.
- NASA Mission: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of seasonal water on Mars, a major breakthrough in the search for life on the red planet.
- Sports: The NFL has announced its schedule for the upcoming season, with the Kansas City Chiefs set to face the Houston Texans in the season opener.
Business and Finance
- Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has closed above 35,000 for the first time, driven by strong earnings reports and optimism over the economic recovery.
- Tesla: Tesla has announced a new electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, which will go into production later this year.
- Amazon: Amazon has announced a new delivery service, Amazon Flex, which will allow drivers to make deliveries on their own schedule.
- Apple: Apple has announced a new iPhone, the iPhone 13, which features improved cameras and a faster processor.
- Economy: The US economy has grown at a 6.5% annual rate in the second quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Entertainment
- Movies: The new Marvel movie, "Black Widow," has debuted in theaters, with a record-breaking opening weekend.
- Music: The new album from Taylor Swift, "Folklore," has debuted at number one on the Billboard charts.
- TV: The new season of "The Bachelor" has premiered, with a new cast of contestants vying for the heart of the Bachelor.
- Sports: The NFL has announced its schedule for the upcoming season, with the Kansas City Chiefs set to face the Houston Texans in the season opener.
- Gaming: The new game, "Halo Infinite," has been released, with a new multiplayer mode and improved graphics.