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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 federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, a move that could benefit millions of low-wage workers. The bill still needs to be approved by the House of Representatives and signed into law by President Joe Biden. [Source: The New York Times]
  3. Climate Change: A new report by 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. The report highlights the urgent need for countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to renewable energy sources. [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 such as Apple and Microsoft. [Source: CNBC]
  2. Economic Growth: The US economy grew at an annual rate of 4.1% in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The growth was driven by consumer spending and a rebound in the manufacturing sector. [Source: The Wall Street Journal]
  3. Inflation: The US inflation rate rose to 7.5% in January, the highest level in four decades, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The increase was driven by rising prices for food, housing, and healthcare. [Source: Bloomberg]

Sports

  1. NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed LeBron James to a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2023-2024 season. [Source: ESPN]
  2. NFL: The Kansas City Chiefs have signed quarterback Patrick Mahomes to a 10-year contract extension, making him one of the highest-paid players in the league. [Source: NFL.com]
  3. Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won his 18th Grand Slam title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final. [Source: The Australian]

Entertainment

  1. Music: The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday, with winners including Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, and Harry Styles. [Source: The Recording Academy]
  2. Film: The 94th Academy Awards will take place on March 27, with nominees including "The Power of the Dog," "Belfast," and "Drive My Car." [Source: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]
  3. TV: The final season of the popular TV show "The Office" will premiere on NBC in May. [Source: Variety]

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