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  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. 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.
  3. Climate Change: The European Union has agreed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, as part of efforts to combat climate change. The move is seen as a major step forward in the global fight against climate change.

Business

  1. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit a record high, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies such as Apple and Microsoft.
  2. Economy: The US economy has added 379,000 jobs in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate has fallen to 6.2%, the lowest level since the pandemic began.
  3. Tech: Facebook has announced a new feature that allows users to share their COVID-19 vaccination status, in an effort to boost vaccination rates and combat misinformation.

World News

  1. Middle East: The United Arab Emirates has announced that it will normalize relations with Israel, in a move that could pave the way for further diplomatic efforts in the region.
  2. Asia: North Korea has launched a ballistic missile into the sea, in a move that has been condemned by the US and other countries.
  3. Africa: The African Union has launched a new initiative to vaccinate 60% of the continent's population against COVID-19 by the end of 2022.

Sports

  1. NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed LeBron James to a two-year contract extension, keeping the superstar forward with the team through the 2023-2024 season.
  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.
  3. Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.

Entertainment

  1. Movies: The latest James Bond film, "No Time to Die," has been delayed until October due to the pandemic.
  2. Music: Taylor Swift has announced a new album, "Folklore," which will be released on July 23.
  3. TV: The popular TV show "The Office" is returning to Netflix in the US, after a deal was reached between the streaming service and the show's producers.

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