Guidean news of 31 july 2018

Here are some of the top news stories from July 31, 2018:

Politics

• US President Donald Trump announced that he would impose tariffs on an additional $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, escalating the trade war between the two countries. (Source: CNN)
• The European Union and the United States reached a deal to avoid a trade war over steel and aluminum tariffs. (Source: BBC)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 25,000 for the first time, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies. (Source: CNBC)
• Amazon announced that it would acquire Whole Foods Market for $13.7 billion, expanding its presence in the grocery market. (Source: The New York Times)

Technology

• Facebook announced that it would ban misinformation about the 2018 midterm elections, as well as any attempts to suppress voting. (Source: The Verge)
• Google announced that it would launch a new smartphone operating system called Fuchsia, which would replace Android and Chrome OS. (Source: The Verge)

Sports

• The Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees 5-4 in a thrilling game at Fenway Park, extending their winning streak to 11 games. (Source: ESPN)
• The Golden State Warriors signed free agent center DeMarcus Cousins to a one-year deal, bolstering their frontcourt for the upcoming season. (Source: ESPN)

Entertainment

• The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) announced that it would release a new Spider-Man movie, titled "Spider-Man: Far From Home", in July 2019. (Source: Variety)
• The TV show "Game of Thrones" won a record-breaking 12 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)

World News

• The United Nations announced that it would hold an emergency meeting to address the crisis in Yemen, where a cholera outbreak had killed over 2,000 people. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• North Korea announced that it would dismantle its nuclear test site, in a move seen as a step towards denuclearization. (Source: The New York Times)

These are just a few of the top news stories from July 31, 2018. If you'd like to know more about a specific story, feel free to ask!