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Here are some of the top news stories from the past 24 hours:

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 points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and reduce the number of low-skilled migrants. (Source: BBC)
• The European Union has agreed to extend its economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, citing Moscow's failure to implement the Minsk peace agreement in Ukraine. (Source: Reuters)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 1,000 points, or 3.5%, amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus and the impact on the global economy. (Source: CNBC)
• Tesla has announced plans to cut its workforce by 7% in an effort to reduce costs and improve profitability. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by a quarter point, citing concerns over the economic impact of the coronavirus. (Source: The New York Times)

World News

• The death toll from the coronavirus has surpassed 2,000, with over 75,000 cases reported globally. (Source: World Health Organization)
• The Israeli military has launched airstrikes against Iranian targets in Syria, in response to a rocket attack on Israeli territory. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The United Nations has condemned the killing of at least 30 people in a massacre in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (Source: UN News)

Sports

• The Super Bowl has been won by the Kansas City Chiefs, who defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31-20. (Source: ESPN)
• The Australian Open has been won by Novak Djokovic, who defeated Dominic Thiem in the men's singles final. (Source: BBC Sport)
• The NFL has announced plans to expand its regular season schedule from 16 to 17 games, starting in 2021. (Source: NFL.com)

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards have been postponed until April 25th, due to the coronavirus outbreak. (Source: Variety)
• The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until November 2021, due to the pandemic. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
• The Grammy Awards have been postponed until March 14th, due to the spread of the coronavirus. (Source: Billboard)

These are just a few of the top news stories from the past 24 hours.