May 4 news
May 4th! Here are some news highlights from around the world:
Top Stories
- NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Lake on Mars: NASA's Perseverance rover has found evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have supported life millions of years ago. The discovery was made in the Jezero crater, which was once home to a lake that was about 45 kilometers wide and 12 kilometers deep.
- UK and US Announce New Sanctions on Russia Over Navalny Poisoning: The UK and US have announced new sanctions on Russia over the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who was allegedly poisoned with a nerve agent in August 2020.
- India Reports Record Daily COVID-19 Cases: India has reported a record 412,262 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to over 22 million. The country is struggling to cope with the surge in cases, with hospitals and healthcare systems under immense pressure.
Business and Economy
- Tesla's Stock Price Surges After Earnings Report: Tesla's stock price surged by over 10% after the company reported a surprise profit in its first quarter earnings report. The company's revenue also exceeded expectations, driven by strong demand for its electric vehicles.
- Amazon to Create 10,000 New Jobs in the UK: Amazon has announced plans to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK over the next three years, as part of its expansion plans in the country.
- Gold Prices Reach Highest Level in 8 Years: Gold prices have reached their highest level in eight years, driven by concerns over inflation and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy.
Sports
- Manchester City Wins Premier League Title: Manchester City has won the Premier League title for the third time in four years, after a dramatic finale to the season.
- Tiger Woods to Make Return to Golf at the Masters: Tiger Woods is set to make his return to golf at the Masters tournament in August, after recovering from a serious car accident in February.
- NBA Playoffs: Milwaukee Bucks Advance to Eastern Conference Finals: The Milwaukee Bucks have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals in the NBA playoffs, after defeating the Miami Heat in the second round.
Entertainment
- New Trailer Released for Marvel's Black Widow: A new trailer has been released for Marvel's Black Widow movie, which is set to be released in July.
- The Beatles' Music to Be Released on Streaming Platforms: The Beatles' music is set to be released on streaming platforms for the first time, after a deal was reached between the band's estate and Universal Music Group.
- New Season of Stranger Things to Premiere in July: The new season of Netflix's hit show Stranger Things is set to premiere in July, with the first trailer released earlier this week.