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  1. NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Lake on Mars: NASA's Perseverance rover has found evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have supported life millions of years ago. The discovery was made in the Jezero crater, which was once home to a lake that was about 45 kilometers wide and 12 kilometers deep. [Source: NASA]
  2. UK and EU Reach Post-Brexit Trade Deal: The UK and EU have reached a post-Brexit trade deal, which will allow for tariff-free trade between the two sides. The deal was agreed upon after months of negotiations and will come into effect on January 1, 2021. [Source: BBC]
  3. US Reports Record Number of COVID-19 Cases: The United States has reported a record number of COVID-19 cases, with over 250,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. The surge in cases has put a strain on hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. [Source: CNN]

Business

  1. Amazon Acquires Zoox, a Self-Driving Car Startup: Amazon has acquired Zoox, a self-driving car startup, for a reported $1.3 billion. The acquisition is seen as a major step forward for Amazon's autonomous vehicle ambitions. [Source: The Verge]
  2. Tesla's Stock Price Surges After Earnings Report: Tesla's stock price surged after the company reported a surprise profit in its latest earnings report. The company's revenue also exceeded expectations, driven by strong demand for its electric vehicles. [Source: CNBC]
  3. Walmart to Acquire Cornershop, a Chilean Grocery Delivery Service: Walmart has agreed to acquire Cornershop, a Chilean grocery delivery service, for a reported $225 million. The acquisition is seen as a major step forward for Walmart's e-commerce ambitions in Latin America. [Source: Bloomberg]

Technology

  1. Google Announces New Pixel 5 Smartphone: Google has announced its new Pixel 5 smartphone, which features a 6.7-inch OLED display, a 12.2-megapixel camera, and a powerful Google Tensor processor. The phone will be available for pre-order on October 15. [Source: The Verge]
  2. Facebook Launches New Virtual Events Feature: Facebook has launched a new virtual events feature, which allows users to host and attend virtual events, such as concerts and conferences. The feature is seen as a major step forward for Facebook's social media platform. [Source: TechCrunch]
  3. Microsoft Announces New Surface Laptop 4: Microsoft has announced its new Surface Laptop 4, which features a 13.5-inch PixelSense touchscreen display, a 10th-generation Intel Core processor, and up to 32GB of RAM. The laptop will be available for pre-order on October 15. [Source: CNET]

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