News in the past 2 weeks

Here are some of the top news stories from the past two weeks:

Politics

• The US Senate acquitted former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial, with 57 senators voting to convict and 43 voting to acquit. (February 13)
• The Biden administration announced a new plan to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including increased funding for vaccines and testing. (February 11)
• The UK and EU reached a post-Brexit trade deal, ending months of negotiations. (February 8)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 30,000 for the first time, driven by optimism about the economy and COVID-19 vaccines. (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 low inflation and a strong economy. (February 3)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a global health emergency, citing declining cases and hospitalizations. (February 11)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for adults. (February 9)
• Researchers announced a breakthrough in the development of a new COVID-19 vaccine that uses a different approach to stimulate the immune system. (February 5)

Technology

• Apple announced a new iPhone 13 series, featuring improved cameras and faster processors. (February 8)
• Google announced a new smart speaker, the Nest Audio, with improved sound quality and a lower price point. (February 9)
• The US Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, alleging that the company has abused its dominance in the search engine market. (February 10)

World News

• The Taliban announced a temporary ceasefire in Afghanistan, following a surge in violence and peace talks with the US government. (February 8)
• The European Union and Iran agreed to a new nuclear deal, aimed at reducing tensions and preventing a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. (February 9)
• A powerful earthquake struck Indonesia, killing at least 25 people and injuring hundreds. (February 13)

Sports

• The Super Bowl LVII (57) was played between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, with the Chiefs winning 38-35. (February 7)
• The NBA All-Star Game was played, with the Team LeBron squad defeating Team Durant 170-150. (February 7)
• The Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, came to a close, with Norway winning the most medals and the US winning 25 medals overall. (February 20)

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