Last days news

Here are some of the top news stories from the last few days:

Politics

• The US Senate has passed a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, a major victory for labor unions and progressive lawmakers. (Source: CNN)
• The UK has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and reduce the number of low-skilled migrants. (Source: BBC)
• The European Union has launched a new initiative to promote digital trade and investment, aimed at reducing barriers to e-commerce and boosting economic growth. (Source: EU News)

Business

• The world's largest tech companies, including Apple, Amazon, and Google, have been accused of using their market power to stifle competition and innovation. (Source: The New York Times)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns about the global economy and trade tensions. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The UK's high street is facing a crisis, with over 10,000 shops closing in the past year alone. (Source: The Guardian)

Health

• A new study has found that a common antibiotic, azithromycin, may increase the risk of heart problems and death in older adults. (Source: The Lancet)
• The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (Source: WHO)
• A new vaccine against the human papillomavirus (HPV) has been approved by the US FDA, which could help prevent cervical cancer and other diseases. (Source: NPR)

Environment

• The UK has announced plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2040, in an effort to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions. (Source: BBC)
• A new study has found that the world's oceans are absorbing more carbon dioxide than previously thought, which could accelerate climate change. (Source: Nature)
• The US has announced plans to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, citing concerns about the agreement's impact on the US economy. (Source: The New York Times)

Sports

• The US Women's National Soccer Team has won the World Cup for the fourth time, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (Source: ESPN)
• The NBA has announced plans to expand to a 32nd team, with the new team set to be based in Seattle. (Source: The Seattle Times)
• The Tour de France has been marred by controversy, with several top riders accused of doping and the race's organizers facing criticism over the event's safety. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few of the top news stories from the last few days.