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Here are the latest news updates from Google News:
Top Stories
- COVID-19: Global cases surpass 200 million: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 200 million, with over 4.3 million deaths.
- US-China tensions escalate: The United States has imposed sanctions on Chinese officials over human rights abuses in Xinjiang, prompting China to retaliate with its own sanctions on US officials.
- 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.
- 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.
- India's economy grows at slowest pace in 11 years: India's economy has grown at its slowest pace in 11 years, with a GDP growth rate of 4.7% in the April-June quarter.
Business
- Amazon to acquire MGM Studios: Amazon has agreed to acquire MGM Studios, the owner of iconic film franchises such as James Bond and Rocky, for $8.45 billion.
- Tesla's stock price surges after quarterly earnings beat: Tesla's stock price surged after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings, driven by strong demand for its electric vehicles.
- Facebook to rebrand as Meta: Facebook is planning to rebrand as Meta, a new company that will encompass its social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
- Gold prices hit 2-year high: Gold prices have hit a 2-year high, driven by concerns over inflation and central banks' monetary policies.
- Walmart to acquire Cornershop: Walmart has agreed to acquire Cornershop, a Chilean grocery delivery company, for $225 million.
Sports
- Tiger Woods to return to golf at the PNC Championship: Tiger Woods is set to return to golf at the PNC Championship, a charity event in Florida, after recovering from a car accident earlier this year.
- NFL to play 17-game regular season schedule: The National Football League (NFL) has announced that it will play a 17-game regular season schedule starting in 2021.
- US Open tennis tournament to be played without fans: The US Open tennis tournament will be played without fans due to COVID-19 concerns.
- Manchester City wins Premier League title: Manchester City has won the Premier League title for the third time in four years, after a dramatic finale to the season.
- NBA to resume season in December: The National Basketball Association (NBA) is set to resume its season in December, after a hiatus due to COVID-19.
Entertainment
- New James Bond film delayed until 2023: The new James Bond film, starring Daniel Craig, has been delayed until 2023 due to production issues.
- The Matrix 4 trailer released: The trailer for The Matrix 4, starring Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, has been released.
- Disney+ to launch in India: Disney+ is set to launch in India, with a range of local content and international shows and movies.
- The Walking Dead to end after 11 seasons: The Walking Dead, a popular TV show, is set to end after 11 seasons.
- 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 over ownership of her music.
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