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Here are some of the latest news stories:
Top Stories
- COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6.5 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The number of cases has also reached over 300 million.
- Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Fighting has intensified in eastern Ukraine, with both sides reporting heavy casualties. The conflict has been ongoing since 2014.
- US-China Trade Talks: The United States and China have agreed to a "phase one" trade deal, which will reduce tariffs on some goods and increase Chinese purchases of US agricultural products.
- UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, which will allow for tariff-free trade in goods and services.
- Wildfires in Australia: Wildfires continue to rage across Australia, with thousands of firefighters battling blazes in New South Wales and Victoria.
Business
- Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high on Friday, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies.
- Tesla: Tesla's stock price surged after the company reported a surprise profit in the fourth quarter.
- Amazon: Amazon has announced plans to launch a new grocery store chain, which will compete with traditional supermarkets.
Sports
- Super Bowl: The Kansas City Chiefs have won Super Bowl LV, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20.
- NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed LeBron James to a two-year contract extension.
- Soccer: Manchester City has won the English Premier League title, finishing ahead of Liverpool and Chelsea.
Entertainment
- Oscars: The 93rd Academy Awards will take place on April 25, with nominees including "The Trial of the Chicago 7" and "Mank".
- Music: Taylor Swift has released a new album, "Folklore", which has debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
- TV: The final season of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" has premiered on HBO.
These are just a few of the latest news stories. Is there anything specific you'd like to know more about?