Latest daily news

Here are the latest daily news updates from various sources:

Top Stories

  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, to allow for more time to negotiate a trade deal. (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, as the country struggles to contain the spread of the virus. (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 closed above 34,000 for the first time, driven by optimism over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and economic recovery. (Source: CNBC)
  2. Tesla's Earnings: Tesla reported a record quarterly profit, driven by strong demand for its electric vehicles. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
  3. Amazon's Antitrust Probe: The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an antitrust probe into Amazon's business practices, amid concerns over its dominance in the e-commerce market. (Source: Bloomberg)

Sports

  1. NFL Playoffs: The Kansas City Chiefs have advanced to the AFC Championship game after defeating the Buffalo Bills 38-24. (Source: ESPN)
  2. NBA All-Star Game: The NBA has announced the rosters for the 2021 All-Star Game, with LeBron James and Kevin Durant among the selected players. (Source: NBA.com)
  3. Australian Open: Novak Djokovic has won his 18th Grand Slam title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final. (Source: The Guardian)

Entertainment

  1. Oscars: The nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards have been announced, with "The Father" and "Mank" leading the pack with 10 nominations each. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
  2. Music: Taylor Swift has broken multiple records with her album "Folklore", including the most streams in a single week for a female artist. (Source: Billboard)
  3. TV: The final season of the popular TV show "The Good Place" has premiered on Netflix, with fans praising the show's unique humor and heart. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)

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