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- Biden to meet with Putin in Geneva: President Joe Biden will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva on June 16, the White House announced. The meeting is expected to focus on issues such as cybersecurity, arms control, and human rights. (Source: Yahoo News)
- Supreme Court rules on abortion rights: The Supreme Court has ruled that a Louisiana law requiring doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital is unconstitutional. The decision is seen as a major victory for abortion rights advocates. (Source: Yahoo News)
- NASA's Perseverance rover discovers evidence of ancient lake on Mars: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have supported life billions of years ago. The discovery was made using data from the rover's Alpha Particle X-Ray Spectrometer (APXS) instrument. (Source: Yahoo News)
- US economy adds 559,000 jobs in May: The US economy added 559,000 jobs in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate fell to 5.8%, the lowest level since the pandemic began. (Source: Yahoo News)
- Tropical Storm Claudette makes landfall in Louisiana: Tropical Storm Claudette made landfall in Louisiana on June 19, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the region. The storm is expected to move inland and weaken over the next few days. (Source: Yahoo News)
World News
- UK and EU reach post-Brexit trade deal: The UK and EU have reached a post-Brexit trade deal, which will allow for tariff-free trade between the two sides. The deal was announced after months of negotiations. (Source: Yahoo News)
- China reports first human case of H10N3 bird flu: China has reported its first human case of the H10N3 bird flu virus, which is a type of avian influenza. The patient is in stable condition and is receiving treatment. (Source: Yahoo News)
- India reports record number of COVID-19 cases: India has reported a record number of COVID-19 cases in a single day, with over 412,000 new cases reported on June 19. The country is struggling to contain the spread of the virus. (Source: Yahoo News)
Business News
- Amazon to hire 75,000 new workers: Amazon is hiring 75,000 new workers to help meet growing demand for its services. The company is offering a starting wage of $15 per hour and benefits such as health insurance and stock options. (Source: Yahoo News)
- Tesla's stock price surges after quarterly earnings report: Tesla's stock price surged after the company reported strong quarterly earnings. The company's revenue and profit exceeded expectations, and its stock price rose by over 10%. (Source: Yahoo News)
- Walmart to raise minimum wage for US employees: Walmart is raising the minimum wage for its US employees to $12 per hour, effective July 1. The company is also offering a one-time bonus to employees who have been with the company for at least a year. (Source: Yahoo News)