News headlines and details
Here are some news headlines and details:
Politics
- "Biden Signs Executive Order to Combat Climate Change" - President Joe Biden has signed an executive order aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting clean energy. The order sets a goal of reducing emissions by 50% by 2030 and directs federal agencies to take immediate action to address the climate crisis. (Source: CNN)
- "Trump Impeachment Trial Begins in Senate" - The impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump has begun in the Senate, with lawmakers debating whether Trump is guilty of inciting the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol. (Source: The New York Times)
Business
- "Amazon to Acquire MGM Studios for $8.45 Billion" - Amazon has announced plans to acquire MGM Studios, one of the largest film and television studios in the world, for $8.45 billion. The deal is expected to give Amazon a significant boost in its efforts to compete with Netflix and other streaming services. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- "Tesla Stock Soars After Record Earnings Report" - Tesla's stock price has surged after the company reported record earnings for the fourth quarter of 2020. The company's revenue and profit exceeded expectations, and its stock price has risen by over 10% in after-hours trading. (Source: CNBC)
Health
- "COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution to Begin in Developing Countries" - The World Health Organization has announced plans to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to developing countries, with the goal of vaccinating 20% of the global population by the end of 2021. The effort is being led by the COVAX initiative, which is a global partnership aimed at ensuring equitable access to vaccines. (Source: The Guardian)
- "New Study Finds Link Between Air Pollution and Cognitive Decline" - A new study has found that exposure to air pollution is linked to cognitive decline and dementia. The study, which was published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, found that people who lived in areas with high levels of air pollution were more likely to experience cognitive decline and dementia. (Source: NPR)
Sports
- "Tom Brady Announces Retirement from NFL" - Tom Brady, the legendary quarterback, has announced his retirement from the NFL. Brady, who won seven Super Bowls with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is widely considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. (Source: ESPN)
- "LeBron James Signs with the Los Angeles Lakers" - LeBron James has signed a four-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, keeping him with the team through the 2024-2025 season. James, who has won four NBA championships and four MVP awards, is widely considered one of the greatest players in NBA history. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)
Entertainment
- "New Star Wars Film Announced" - Lucasfilm has announced a new Star Wars film, which is set to be released in 2023. The film, which is titled "Star Wars: Rogue Squadron," will be directed by Patty Jenkins and will follow a group of pilots who are fighting against the First Order. (Source: Variety)
- "Taylor Swift Wins Grammy for Album of the Year" - Taylor Swift has won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for her album "Folklore." Swift, who has won numerous Grammy Awards throughout her career, is widely considered one of the most successful musicians of all time. (Source: The New York Times)