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  1. COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The pandemic has also infected over 300 million people worldwide.
  2. Ukraine-Russia Crisis: Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have escalated, with Ukraine accusing Russia of deploying troops to the border. The US and EU have condemned the move, while Russia has denied any aggression.
  3. US-China Trade Talks: The US and China have agreed to a phase-one trade deal, which will reduce tariffs on each other's goods and increase US agricultural exports to China.
  4. UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, which will allow for tariff-free trade and cooperation on issues like security and climate change.
  5. Wildfires in Australia: Wildfires continue to rage across Australia, with thousands of firefighters battling blazes in New South Wales and Victoria. The fires have killed at least 33 people and destroyed over 3,000 homes.

Business

  1. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 0.5% on Friday, while the S&P 500 rose 0.4%. The Nasdaq composite index fell 0.1%.
  2. Economic Growth: The US economy grew at a 2.1% annual rate in the third quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The growth rate was slower than expected, but still marked the 12th consecutive quarter of expansion.
  3. Tesla: Tesla's stock price surged 10% on Friday after the company reported a surprise profit in the third quarter. The company's revenue also exceeded expectations.

Sports

  1. NFL: The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 35-31 in a thrilling Monday Night Football game. The Chiefs' quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, threw for 340 yards and three touchdowns.
  2. NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics 114-112 in a close game on Friday. The Lakers' LeBron James scored 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.
  3. Tennis: Novak Djokovic won the ATP Finals title on Sunday, defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-3. It was Djokovic's sixth ATP Finals title.

Entertainment

  1. Music: Taylor Swift's new album, "Evermore," debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album features 15 new tracks and marks Swift's ninth number one album.
  2. Film: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die," has been delayed until April 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film was originally set to be released in November 2021.
  3. TV: The new season of the popular TV show "The Crown" premiered on Netflix on Sunday. The show follows the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and features a new cast, including Imelda Staunton as the queen.

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