Nbc news today
Here are the top stories from NBC News today:
Breaking News
- Biden Administration to Send Additional Military Aid to Ukraine: The White House announced that it will send an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine to help the country defend against Russian aggression.
- COVID-19 Cases Surge in the US: The number of COVID-19 cases in the US has surged in recent days, with over 100,000 new cases reported yesterday alone. The surge is attributed to the highly contagious Delta variant.
Politics
- Infrastructure Bill Clears Senate Hurdle: The Senate passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill, a major victory for President Biden and Democrats. The bill aims to improve the country's roads, bridges, and public transportation systems.
- Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas Trump's Former Chief of Staff: The House committee investigating the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol has subpoenaed Mark Meadows, former Chief of Staff to President Trump.
World News
- Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire, ending 11 days of intense fighting in the Gaza Strip. The ceasefire was brokered by Egypt and the US.
- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Under Pressure: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing growing pressure to resign over allegations of partying during lockdowns. Several members of his own party have called for him to step down.
Business
- Stock Market Reaches New High: The US stock market reached a new high yesterday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing above 35,000 for the first time.
- Amazon to Create 10,000 New Jobs: Amazon announced that it will create 10,000 new jobs in the US over the next year, with a focus on hiring in the fields of technology, logistics, and customer service.
Sports
- Tiger Woods to Compete in PGA Championship: Tiger Woods has announced that he will compete in the PGA Championship, his first major tournament since his car accident in February.
- MLB All-Star Game to be Played in Denver: The MLB All-Star Game will be played in Denver's Coors Field on July 13th.
These are just a few of the top stories from NBC News today. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day!