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Top Stories
- COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6.5 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The number of cases has also reached over 300 million.
- Ukraine-Russia Conflict: The situation in Ukraine remains tense as Russia continues to amass troops near the border. The US and EU have imposed sanctions on Russia in response to its actions.
- US-China Trade Talks: The US and China have agreed to a phase-one trade deal, which will reduce tariffs on each other's goods and increase US agricultural exports to China.
- UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, which will allow for tariff-free trade and cooperation on issues like security and climate change.
- NASA's Perseverance Rover: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of ancient lakes and rivers on Mars, which could have supported life in the past.
Business News
- 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 Amazon.
- Tesla's Stock Split: Tesla's stock split has been approved by shareholders, which will make the company's stock more accessible to individual investors.
- Amazon's Acquisition: Amazon has acquired a stake in the Indian e-commerce company, Future Retail, in a deal worth $3.4 billion.
Sports News
- NFL Playoffs: The Kansas City Chiefs have advanced to the AFC Championship game after defeating the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round.
- NBA All-Star Game: The NBA All-Star Game will be played on March 7, with the Eastern Conference facing off against the Western Conference.
- Australian Open: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open men's singles title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.
Entertainment News
- Oscars: The 93rd Academy Awards will take place on April 25, with nominations to be announced on March 15.
- New Movie Releases: The new Marvel movie, "Black Widow," has been released in theaters and on Disney+, while the new James Bond film, "No Time to Die," will be released in April.
- Music News: The Grammy Awards will take place on April 4, with nominations to be announced on March 1.
These are just a few of the latest news updates. Let me know if you'd like me to provide more information on any of these stories or if you have any specific topics you'd like to know more about!