Latest and breaking news

Here are some of the latest and breaking news stories from around the world:

Politics

• The US Senate has passed a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, a major victory for labor unions and low-wage workers. (Source: CNN)
• The UK government 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 agreed to extend its sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine, despite opposition from some member states. (Source: Reuters)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit a record high, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies such as Apple and Microsoft. (Source: CNBC)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns about the global economy. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has gone public with an initial public offering (IPO) that raised $29.4 billion, the largest in history. (Source: The New York Times)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, which has spread to over 20 countries. (Source: WHO)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of measles, with over 700 cases reported in the first three months of the year. (Source: CDC)
• A new study has found that a common antibiotic, azithromycin, may be linked to an increased risk of heart problems and death. (Source: The Lancet)

Technology

• The US government has launched an investigation into the use of facial recognition technology by major tech companies, citing concerns about privacy and bias. (Source: The New York Times)
• A new study has found that a popular social media app, TikTok, is collecting and storing user data, including biometric information, without consent. (Source: The Verge)
• The European Union has approved a new data protection regulation, which will give users more control over their personal data and impose stricter penalties on companies that violate the rules. (Source: EU)

Sports

• The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, following the lead of other major sports leagues around the world. (Source: ESPN)
• The US Women's National Soccer Team has won its fourth World Cup title, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (Source: FIFA)
• The NFL has announced a new policy on player conduct, which will impose stricter penalties on players who engage in violent or abusive behavior. (Source: NFL)

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards have announced a new set of nominees for the 92nd Oscars, with films such as "The Irishman" and "Joker" receiving multiple nods. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
• The Grammy Awards have announced a new set of nominees for the 63rd annual ceremony, with artists such as Billie Eilish and Lizzo receiving multiple nods. (Source: The Recording Academy)
• The world's largest music festival, Tomorrowland, has been cancelled due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. (Source: Tomorrowland)

These are just a few of the latest and breaking news stories from around the world. Stay tuned for more updates!