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Top Stories

  1. NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Lake on Mars: NASA's Perseverance rover has found evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have supported life millions of years ago. The discovery was made using data from the rover's Alpha Particle X-Ray Spectrometer (APXS) instrument.
  2. Elon Musk's Neuralink to Implant Brain-Machine Interface Chips in Humans: Elon Musk's neurotechnology company, Neuralink, has announced plans to implant brain-machine interface (BMI) chips in humans. The chips will allow people to control devices with their thoughts and potentially treat a range of medical conditions.
  3. New Study Reveals the Benefits of Forest Bathing: A new study has found that spending time in forests can have a range of health benefits, including reducing stress levels, improving mood, and boosting the immune system. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois.

Business and Economy

  1. Amazon Acquires Zoox, a Self-Driving Car Startup: Amazon has acquired Zoox, a self-driving car startup, for a reported $1.3 billion. The acquisition is seen as a major step forward for Amazon's autonomous delivery ambitions.
  2. Tesla's Stock Price Surges After Earnings Report: Tesla's stock price surged after the company reported a surprise profit in its latest earnings report. The company's revenue also exceeded expectations, driven by strong demand for its electric vehicles.
  3. Walmart to Acquire Cornershop, a Latin American E-commerce Company: Walmart has agreed to acquire Cornershop, a Latin American e-commerce company, for $225 million. The acquisition is seen as a major step forward for Walmart's e-commerce ambitions in the region.

Technology

  1. Google Announces New Pixel 6 Smartphone: Google has announced its new Pixel 6 smartphone, which features a new design and improved camera capabilities. The phone will be available in October.
  2. Facebook to Launch New Cryptocurrency, Libra: Facebook has announced plans to launch a new cryptocurrency, Libra, which will be backed by a basket of currencies and will be available in 2021.
  3. Microsoft to Acquire ZeniMax Media, the Parent Company of Bethesda Softworks: Microsoft has agreed to acquire ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, for $7.5 billion. The acquisition is seen as a major step forward for Microsoft's gaming ambitions.

Sports

  1. Tiger Woods Wins His 15th Major Championship: Tiger Woods has won his 15th major championship at the 2020 Masters Tournament. The win was his first major victory in over a decade and was seen as a major comeback for the golf legend.
  2. LeBron James Signs with the Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James has signed a four-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal is worth $153 million and will keep James with the Lakers until 2025.
  3. The New York Yankees Win the 2020 World Series: The New York Yankees have won the 2020 World Series, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in six games. The win was the Yankees' 27th World Series title and their first since 2009.

I hope you find these news stories interesting!