Daily post news updates

Here are some daily news updates from various sources:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The US has reported over 900,000 deaths, with cases continuing to rise in many parts of the world. [Source: BBC News]
  2. US Politics: The US Senate has passed a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, a major victory for labor unions and progressive lawmakers. The bill still needs to be signed into law by President Joe Biden. [Source: The New York Times]
  3. Climate Change: A new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that the world has just over a decade to take drastic action to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. [Source: The Guardian]

Business and Economy

  1. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 35,000 for the first time, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies like Apple and Microsoft. [Source: CNBC]
  2. Economic Growth: The US economy grew at a 4.1% annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. [Source: The Wall Street Journal]
  3. Tech Industry: Facebook's parent company, Meta, has announced a major rebranding effort, changing its name to Meta Platforms and introducing a new logo. [Source: The Verge]

Sports

  1. NFL Playoffs: The Kansas City Chiefs have advanced to the AFC Championship game after defeating the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round. [Source: ESPN]
  2. NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed veteran forward Carmelo Anthony to a one-year contract. [Source: Sports Illustrated]
  3. Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open for the ninth time, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final. [Source: The New York Times]

Entertainment

  1. Music: Taylor Swift has announced a new album, "Folklore," which will be released on July 23. [Source: Rolling Stone]
  2. Film: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die," has been delayed until October due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Source: Variety]
  3. TV: The popular sitcom "The Office" will be leaving Netflix in the US and moving to Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming service. [Source: The Hollywood Reporter]

These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world. Stay informed and stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates!