May 29 news
Here are some of the top news stories from May 29:
Global News
- COVID-19: Global cases surpass 170 million: The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 170 million, with over 3.7 million deaths.
- Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire after 11 days of intense fighting in the Gaza Strip, which has left hundreds dead and thousands injured.
- China's economy grows 7.9% in Q2: China's economy grew 7.9% in the second quarter, beating expectations and marking a strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
US News
- Biden signs executive order on police reform: US President Joe Biden signed an executive order aimed at promoting police reform and addressing systemic racism in law enforcement.
- Supreme Court rules on abortion rights: The US Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana law requiring abortion providers to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals is unconstitutional, upholding a lower court's decision.
- 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.
Business News
- Tesla's stock price surges after quarterly earnings report: Tesla's stock price surged after the company reported a surprise profit in its quarterly earnings report, driven by strong demand for its electric vehicles.
- Amazon to acquire MGM Studios: Amazon has agreed to acquire MGM Studios, the owner of iconic film and TV franchises such as James Bond and Rocky, for $8.45 billion.
- US jobless claims fall to 385,000: The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to 385,000, a sign that the labor market is recovering from the pandemic.
Sports News
- Tiger Woods to return to golf at Memorial Tournament: Tiger Woods has announced that he will return to competitive golf at the Memorial Tournament in Ohio, his first event since his car accident in February.
- NBA playoffs: Milwaukee Bucks advance to Eastern Conference Finals: The Milwaukee Bucks have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals after defeating the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA playoffs.
- UEFA Champions League: Manchester City wins title: Manchester City has won the UEFA Champions League title after defeating Chelsea 1-0 in the final.
These are just a few of the top news stories from May 29. Let me know if you'd like me to provide more information on any of these stories or if you have any specific topics you'd like to know more about!