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Top Stories
- COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
- US-China Tensions: The US has imposed sanctions on China over its treatment of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, prompting a strong response from Beijing.
- UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, but it still needs to be ratified by both sides.
Business
- Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 30,000 for the first time, driven by optimism over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and economic recovery.
- Tesla: Elon Musk's electric car company has become the most valuable automaker in the world, surpassing Toyota.
- Amazon: The e-commerce giant has announced plans to hire 100,000 new workers in the US to meet growing demand during the holiday season.
Sports
- NFL: The Kansas City Chiefs have won the AFC Championship, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won the NFC Championship, setting up a showdown in the Super Bowl.
- 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.
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, his 18th Grand Slam title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.
Entertainment
- Music: Taylor Swift has become the first woman to win Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards three times, winning for her album "Folklore".
- Film: The Disney+ streaming service has announced a new Star Wars series, "Andor", which will premiere in 2022.
- TV: The popular sitcom "The Office" is returning to Netflix in the US, after previously being removed from the platform.
These are just a few of the top stories from around the world. Stay informed and stay up-to-date with the latest news!