News events this week

Here are some of the top news events from the past week:

Politics

• The US Senate voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on the charge of inciting insurrection during the January 6th Capitol riot. (February 13)
• The US House of Representatives passed a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour, but it is unlikely to pass the Senate. (February 12)
• The UK and EU reached a post-Brexit trade deal, avoiding a no-deal scenario. (February 10)

World News

• A powerful earthquake struck Turkey and Greece, killing at least 20 people and injuring hundreds. (February 6)
• The death toll from a devastating cyclone in Mozambique has risen to over 1,000, with many more missing. (February 12)
• The US and South Korea conducted joint military exercises, despite North Korea's warnings of a "grave mistake". (February 11)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 30,000 for the first time, driven by optimism over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and economic recovery. (February 12)
• Tesla's stock price surged after the company reported a record quarterly profit. (February 10)
• The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, citing the need to support the economic recovery. (February 10)

Sports

• The Super Bowl LV (55) took place on February 7, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9.
• The Australian Open tennis tournament concluded, with Novak Djokovic winning his 18th Grand Slam title. (February 7)
• The NFL announced that the 2021 season will feature a 17-game schedule, with an additional week of games. (February 11)

Technology

• Facebook announced a new feature allowing users to turn off political ads, amid growing concerns over misinformation and disinformation. (February 10)
• The US Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, alleging that the company has engaged in anticompetitive behavior. (February 10)
• Apple announced a new iPhone 13 series, featuring improved cameras and faster processors. (February 8)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused over 2.5 million deaths worldwide. (February 12)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the COVID-19 vaccine is effective in preventing severe illness and hospitalization. (February 11)
• A new study found that the COVID-19 vaccine is effective in preventing transmission of the virus, even in people who have been infected before. (February 10)

These are just a few of the top news events from the past week. If you'd like to know more about a specific topic or event, feel free to ask!