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Here are some of the latest news updates:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The pandemic has also infected over 300 million people worldwide.
  2. US-China Tensions: The United States and China have imposed new sanctions on each other, escalating tensions between the two nations. The US has sanctioned several Chinese officials and entities, while China has retaliated by imposing sanctions on US officials and companies.
  3. UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, but the agreement still needs to be ratified by both sides. The deal would avoid tariffs and quotas on goods traded between the two sides.
  4. Iran Nuclear Program: Iran has begun enriching uranium to 20% purity, a level that is higher than the 3.67% allowed under the 2015 nuclear deal. The move is seen as a response to the US withdrawal from the deal and the reimposition of sanctions.
  5. Wildfires in Australia: Wildfires continue to rage across Australia, with thousands of firefighters battling blazes in several states. The fires have killed at least 33 people and destroyed thousands of homes.

Business News

  1. Stock Market: 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.
  2. Tesla: Tesla's stock price surged after the company reported a surprise profit in the fourth quarter. The company's revenue also exceeded expectations.
  3. Amazon: Amazon has announced plans to launch a new delivery service in the UK, which will allow customers to receive packages in as little as 30 minutes.
  4. Facebook: Facebook has announced a new feature that will allow users to share their COVID-19 vaccination status on the platform.
  5. Economy: The US economy grew at an annual rate of 4.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The growth was driven by consumer spending and government spending.

Sports News

  1. NFL Playoffs: The Kansas City Chiefs have advanced to the AFC Championship game after defeating the Houston Texans 51-31.
  2. NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward LeBron James to a two-year contract extension.
  3. Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.
  4. Soccer: Manchester City has won the English Premier League title after defeating Brighton & Hove Albion 4-1.
  5. Golf: Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the PGA Championship due to a back injury.

Entertainment News

  1. Movies: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die," has been delayed until 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. Music: Taylor Swift has announced a new album, "Folklore," which will be released on July 23.
  3. TV: The new season of "The Crown" has been delayed until November due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  4. Comedy: The comedy duo, Key & Peele, have announced a new Netflix special, "The Edge of Sleep."
  5. Gaming: The new game, "Halo Infinite," has been delayed until 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

These are just some of the latest news updates. Let me know if you'd like me to provide more information on any of these stories or if you have any specific topics you'd like to know more about!