Latest big news

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

Politics

• The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with China agreeing to increase its purchases of US goods and services by $200 billion over the next two years. (Source: BBC)
• The UK and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which will allow for a transition period to avoid a no-deal Brexit. (Source: The Guardian)
• The US House of Representatives has voted to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, making him the third US president to face impeachment proceedings. (Source: CNN)

Business

• The world's largest tech companies, including Apple, Amazon, and Google, have been hit with a lawsuit alleging they colluded to fix prices and limit competition in the smart speaker market. (Source: The Verge)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns about the global economy. (Source: CNBC)
• The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has gone public with an initial public offering (IPO) that raised $29.4 billion, making it the largest IPO in history. (Source: Bloomberg)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China a global health emergency, with cases reported in over 20 countries. (Source: WHO)
• A new study has found that a common antibiotic, azithromycin, may be effective in treating COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. (Source: The New York Times)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of vaping-related lung injuries, with over 2,000 cases reported in the past year. (Source: CDC)

Science

• NASA's Perseverance rover has landed on Mars, marking the beginning of a new era of exploration on the Red Planet. (Source: NASA)
• Scientists have discovered a new species of ancient human, Homo luzonensis, in the Philippines, which is believed to have lived on the island of Luzon at least 50,000 years ago. (Source: The Guardian)
• A new study has found that the world's oceans are absorbing more carbon dioxide than previously thought, which could have significant implications for the global climate. (Source: Science Magazine)

Sports

• The NFL has announced that it will be moving the 2021 Super Bowl to Tampa, Florida, due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: ESPN)
• The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with several teams reporting cases of the virus. (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: ESPN)

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