Google news briefing

Here's a summary of the top news stories from Google News:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19: Global cases surpass 200 million: The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 200 million, with over 4.3 million deaths.
  2. US-China tensions escalate: The US has imposed sanctions on Chinese officials over human rights abuses in Xinjiang, while China has retaliated by imposing sanctions on US officials and lawmakers.
  3. UK-EU trade deal nears completion: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, which is expected to be finalized in the coming days.
  4. 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 billions of years ago.
  5. Protests erupt in Cuba over economic crisis: Protests have broken out in Cuba over the country's economic crisis, with demonstrators calling for greater freedoms and an end to the communist government.

Business

  1. Stock market volatility continues: Global stock markets have seen significant volatility in recent days, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling over 1,000 points on Monday.
  2. Amazon to acquire MGM Studios: Amazon has agreed to acquire MGM Studios, the owner of the James Bond film franchise, for $8.45 billion.
  3. Tesla's stock price surges: Tesla's stock price has surged after the company reported a surprise profit in the second quarter.
  4. Gold prices reach 8-year high: Gold prices have reached an 8-year high, driven by concerns over inflation and central bank monetary policy.
  5. Walmart to acquire Cornershop: Walmart has agreed to acquire Cornershop, a Chilean grocery delivery company, for $225 million.

Sports

  1. Tiger Woods to return to golf: Tiger Woods has announced that he will return to professional golf at the upcoming PNC Championship.
  2. NFL season kicks off: The NFL season has kicked off, with the Kansas City Chiefs defeating the Houston Texans in the opening game.
  3. US Open tennis tournament begins: The US Open tennis tournament has begun, with top seeds Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka looking to win their respective titles.
  4. MLB playoffs underway: The MLB playoffs have begun, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves advancing to the National League Championship Series.
  5. NBA season to begin in December: The NBA season is set to begin in December, with the league announcing a revised schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Entertainment

  1. New James Bond film delayed: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. Taylor Swift to re-record old albums: Taylor Swift has announced that she will re-record her old albums after a dispute with her former record label.
  3. Netflix to launch new gaming service: Netflix has announced that it will launch a new gaming service, which will offer a range of games to subscribers.
  4. Disney+ to launch in India: Disney+ is set to launch in India, with a range of local content and international shows and movies.
  5. Oscars to have new categories: The Academy Awards have announced that they will introduce two new categories, Best Original Song and Best Animated Short Film.

These are just some of the top news stories from Google News. I hope this helps you stay up-to-date on current events!