News development

Here are some recent news developments across various categories:

Politics

• The US Senate has passed a bipartisan infrastructure bill, which aims to invest $1 trillion in the country's infrastructure over the next five years. (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 sanctions against Russia over its annexation of Crimea, despite opposition from some member states. (Source: Reuters)

Business

• Tesla has announced plans to launch a new electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, which will have a range of up to 500 miles. (Source: CNBC)
• Amazon has acquired a stake in the Indian e-commerce company, Flipkart, in a deal worth $2 billion. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns over the global economy. (Source: The New York Times)

Technology

• Google has announced plans to launch a new smartphone, the Pixel 4, which will feature a new camera system and improved AI capabilities. (Source: The Verge)
• Facebook has launched a new cryptocurrency, Libra, which will allow users to make transactions across the platform. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The US Department of Justice has launched an antitrust investigation into Google's business practices, citing concerns over its dominance in the search engine market. (Source: The Washington Post)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of measles in the country, citing misinformation and vaccine hesitancy. (Source: NPR)
• A new study has found that a common antibiotic, azithromycin, may be effective in treating COVID-19, a finding that could have significant implications for the treatment of the disease. (Source: The Lancet)

Environment

• The United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to address the climate crisis, with just over a decade left to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. (Source: The Guardian)
• The European Union has agreed to ban single-use plastics, including straws, bags, and cutlery, in an effort to reduce waste and pollution. (Source: BBC)
• A new study has found that the Amazon rainforest is losing its ability to absorb carbon dioxide, a finding that could have significant implications for the global climate. (Source: Science Magazine)

These are just a few of the many news developments that have taken place recently.