Google news american edition

Here are the top stories from the Google News American Edition:

Politics

  1. Biden to meet with Putin in Geneva: President Joe Biden will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva on June 16 to discuss a range of issues, including cybersecurity and arms control. (The New York Times)
  2. House passes bill to increase minimum wage: The House of Representatives has passed a bill to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, a move that could help millions of low-wage workers. (The Washington Post)
  3. Supreme Court rules on voting rights: The Supreme Court has ruled that a key provision of the Voting Rights Act is unconstitutional, dealing a blow to efforts to protect voting rights in the United States. (The New York Times)

Business

  1. Stock market surges on economic optimism: The stock market surged on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising over 400 points, as investors became more optimistic about the economy. (CNBC)
  2. Amazon to hire 75,000 workers: Amazon is hiring 75,000 new workers to help meet growing demand for its services, including delivery and customer service. (The Wall Street Journal)
  3. Tesla's stock price soars: Tesla's stock price soared on Wednesday, with the company's market value reaching over $1 trillion, as investors became more optimistic about its future prospects. (Bloomberg)

World

  1. Taliban claims responsibility for Kabul attack: The Taliban has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Kabul that killed at least 12 people, including a prominent journalist. (The New York Times)
  2. China's economy grows at slowest pace in 29 years: China's economy grew at its slowest pace in 29 years in the second quarter, as the country struggles to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. (The Wall Street Journal)
  3. UK and EU reach Brexit deal: The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a deal on Brexit, paving the way for the UK to leave the EU on October 31. (The Guardian)

Sports

  1. NBA playoffs: Lakers and Heat advance: The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat have advanced to the NBA Finals, with the Lakers defeating the Denver Nuggets and the Heat defeating the Boston Celtics. (ESPN)
  2. Tiger Woods to return to golf: Tiger Woods is set to return to golf next week, after missing several months due to a back injury. (Golf Digest)
  3. US Women's Soccer team wins World Cup: The US Women's Soccer team has won the World Cup, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (The New York Times)

Entertainment

  1. New 'Star Wars' movie announced: Lucasfilm has announced a new "Star Wars" movie, with director Taika Waititi set to helm the project. (The Hollywood Reporter)
  2. Taylor Swift announces new album: Taylor Swift has announced a new album, "Folklore", which will be released on July 23. (Rolling Stone)
  3. 'The Office' reunion special announced: A reunion special for the popular TV show "The Office" has been announced, with the original cast set to return. (Entertainment Weekly)

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