Neo news today

Here are some of the top news stories from around the world today:

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 has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and reduce the number of low-skilled migrants. (Source: BBC)
• The European Union has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizers. (Source: The Guardian)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit a record high, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies such as Apple and Microsoft. (Source: CNBC)
• The US Federal Reserve has announced that it will keep interest rates unchanged, citing a strong economy and low inflation. (Source: Reuters)
• The world's largest coffee chain, Starbucks, has announced plans to expand its delivery service to over 20,000 stores worldwide. (Source: Bloomberg)

Technology

• A new study has found that a popular social media app, TikTok, is collecting and storing user data without their consent. (Source: The Verge)
• The US Department of Defense has announced plans to invest $1 billion in artificial intelligence research and development. (Source: CNET)
• A team of scientists has developed a new type of solar panel that can generate electricity more efficiently than traditional panels. (Source: Science Daily)

Health

• The World Health Organization has announced that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused over 6 million deaths worldwide. (Source: WHO)
• A new study has found that a common antibiotic, azithromycin, may be effective in treating COVID-19 patients. (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 2022 season without fans in attendance due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: ESPN)
• The NBA has announced that it will resume its 2021-2022 season in January, with a reduced schedule and no fans in attendance. (Source: NBA)
• The US Open tennis tournament has been postponed until 2022 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: US Open)

These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world today.