Happy new year 2019 daily news

Here are some of the top news stories from January 1, 2019:

Global News

• The world welcomed the new year with a mix of celebrations and concerns. The global economy was still reeling from the impact of the US-China trade war, and many countries were bracing for the potential effects of Brexit. (Source: BBC)
• The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for a "new era of peace and cooperation" in his New Year's message. (Source: UN News)
• The European Union's top diplomat, Federica Mogherini, urged EU member states to work together to address global challenges in 2019. (Source: EU News)

US News

• The US government was still operating under a partial shutdown, which had begun on December 22, 2018. The shutdown was caused by a dispute over funding for a border wall between the US and Mexico. (Source: CNN)
• The US stock market opened higher on New Year's Day, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising over 100 points. (Source: CNBC)
• The US Department of Justice announced that it would be investigating the origins of the Russia investigation, which was launched in 2016. (Source: The New York Times)

Business News

• The global economy was expected to slow down in 2019, with many experts predicting a recession in the next few years. (Source: The Financial Times)
• The price of oil fell to its lowest level in over a year, due to concerns about global demand and the impact of the US-China trade war. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The world's largest tech companies, including Apple and Amazon, were expected to face increased scrutiny and regulation in 2019. (Source: The Verge)

Sports News

• The NFL playoffs were underway, with the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams advancing to the conference championships. (Source: ESPN)
• The Golden State Warriors were looking to win their third NBA championship in five years, after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2018 NBA Finals. (Source: NBA.com)
• The Australian Open tennis tournament was set to begin on January 14, with many top players, including Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams, expected to compete. (Source: ESPN)

Entertainment News

• The 76th Golden Globe Awards were held on January 6, with "A Star is Born" and "Green Book" winning several awards. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
• The 61st Grammy Awards were set to take place on February 10, with many top artists, including Cardi B and Drake, nominated for awards. (Source: Grammy.com)
• The new year brought a wave of new TV shows and movies, including the highly-anticipated "Avengers: Endgame" and "Game of Thrones" series finale. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)