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Here are some of the top news stories from around the world today:
Politics
- The US Senate has voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on charges of inciting the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol. (Source: CNN)
- The UK has announced plans to introduce a new law to tackle online hate speech, with fines of up to £10 million for social media companies that fail to remove harmful content. (Source: BBC)
- The European Union has agreed to a new budget and recovery plan worth €1.8 trillion to help member states recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Guardian)
Business
- The US Federal Reserve has announced a surprise interest rate cut, citing concerns about the impact of the pandemic on the economy. (Source: The New York Times)
- Amazon has announced plans to launch a new delivery service in the UK, which will allow customers to receive packages in as little as 30 minutes. (Source: The Telegraph)
- Tesla has reported a record quarterly profit, driven by strong demand for its electric vehicles. (Source: CNBC)
Health
- The World Health Organization has announced that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused more than 2.5 million deaths 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 Lancet)
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that it will begin distributing COVID-19 vaccines to pharmacies and community health centers. (Source: CDC)
Sports
- The NFL has announced that it will play its 2021 season without fans in attendance, due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19. (Source: ESPN)
- The NBA has announced that it will resume its 2020-21 season on January 26th, with a 72-game schedule. (Source: NBA)
- The Australian Open has been postponed until February 8th, due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Melbourne. (Source: The Guardian)
Entertainment
- The Academy Awards have announced a new category for outstanding achievement in popular film, which will be awarded for the first time in 2022. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- The Grammy Awards have announced a new category for best music video, which will be awarded for the first time in 2022. (Source: Billboard)
- The TV show "The Office" has been renewed for a ninth season, with a new cast of characters. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world today. I hope you find them interesting!