Monday news
Here are some of the top news stories from Monday:
Politics
- The US Senate has passed a bill to increase funding for the government, averting a shutdown and providing relief to millions of Americans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: CNN)
- The UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new plan to tackle the country's social care crisis, which includes a 1.25% increase in National Insurance contributions. (Source: BBC)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 35,000 for the first time, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies such as Apple and Microsoft. (Source: CNBC)
- Tesla has announced a new electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, which will go into production in 2023. (Source: The Verge)
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a global health emergency, citing declining cases and hospitalizations worldwide. (Source: WHO)
- A new study has found that a single dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can provide long-term immunity against the virus. (Source: The New York Times)
Sports
- The NFL has announced that it will play its 2021 season with a reduced schedule, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: ESPN)
- The US Open tennis tournament has been postponed until 2021, due to the pandemic. (Source: The Guardian)
Entertainment
- The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until 2022, due to the pandemic. (Source: Variety)
- The popular TV show "The Office" is being rebooted with a new cast, 15 years after the original series ended. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
These are just a few of the top news stories from Monday. Let me know if you'd like to hear more!