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Here are the latest news updates from various sources:

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  1. COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6.5 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). (Source: BBC News)
  2. US-China Tensions: The United States has imposed sanctions on China's top chipmaker, SMIC, over national security concerns. (Source: The New York Times)
  3. UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have agreed to extend their Brexit transition period by two months, until June 30. (Source: The Guardian)
  4. India's COVID-19 Crisis: India has reported a record 401,993 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, with hospitals struggling to cope with the surge. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  5. NASA's Perseverance Rover: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of seasonal water on Mars, which could potentially support life. (Source: NASA)

Business

  1. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit a record high, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies. (Source: CNBC)
  2. Tesla's Earnings: Tesla has reported a surprise profit in the first quarter, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Verge)
  3. Amazon's Acquisition: Amazon has acquired a stake in the Indian e-commerce company, Future Retail. (Source: Bloomberg)

Technology

  1. Facebook's Oversight Board: Facebook's independent oversight board has ruled that the company was justified in suspending former US President Donald Trump's account. (Source: The Verge)
  2. Google's Pixel 6: Google has unveiled its new Pixel 6 smartphone, which features a new design and improved camera capabilities. (Source: CNET)
  3. Microsoft's Xbox Series X: Microsoft has announced that its new Xbox Series X console will be available in November, with a price tag of $499. (Source: IGN)

Sports

  1. NFL Draft: The 2021 NFL Draft has taken place, with the Jacksonville Jaguars selecting quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the first overall pick. (Source: ESPN)
  2. Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Italian Open, his 36th ATP Masters 1000 title. (Source: BBC Sport)
  3. Golf: The Masters Tournament has been postponed until November due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Golf Digest)

Entertainment

  1. Movie News: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until October due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Variety)
  2. TV News: The popular TV show "The Office" is set to return with a new season on Peacock. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
  3. Music News: The Grammy Awards have been postponed until March 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Rolling Stone)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from around the world. Stay informed and stay safe!