Digest news paper

Here's a digest of the latest news from various newspapers:

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.
  2. Economy: The US economy grew at an annual rate of 4.1% in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This marks the fastest pace of growth since the third quarter of 2020.
  3. Politics: The US Senate has passed a bill to raise the 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.

International News

  1. Ukraine-Russia Tensions: Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have escalated, with Ukraine accusing Russia of deploying troops to the border. The US and other Western countries have condemned Russia's actions and imposed sanctions.
  2. China-Taiwan Tensions: China has conducted military drills near Taiwan, sparking concerns about a potential invasion. The US has reiterated its commitment to defending Taiwan and has urged China to engage in peaceful dialogue.
  3. Middle East Peace Process: The Israeli government has announced plans to build thousands of new homes in the occupied West Bank, a move that has been condemned by the Palestinian Authority and the international community.

Business and Technology

  1. Tesla: Tesla's stock price has surged after the company reported a record quarterly profit. The electric car maker has also announced plans to increase production and expand its product line.
  2. Amazon: Amazon has announced plans to launch a new delivery service that will allow customers to receive packages in as little as 30 minutes. The service, called "Amazon Flex," will be available in several cities across the US.
  3. Google: Google has announced a new feature that will allow users to edit their search results. The feature, called "Google Search Editor," will allow users to correct errors and add context to search results.

Sports

  1. NFL: The Kansas City Chiefs have won Super Bowl LVII, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. The game was played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
  2. NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed LeBron James to a two-year contract extension. James, who has played for the Lakers since 2018, has led the team to three NBA championships.
  3. Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final. The victory marked Djokovic's 18th Grand Slam title.

Entertainment

  1. Music: The Grammy Awards have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony, which was originally scheduled for January 31, will now take place in March.
  2. Film: The film "Spider-Man: No Way Home" has become the highest-grossing film of 2021, with over $1.8 billion in worldwide box office sales.
  3. Television: The TV show "The Crown" has been renewed for a sixth season, with Imelda Staunton set to play Queen Elizabeth II. The show has won numerous awards, including several Primetime Emmy Awards.