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Here are some recent news stories from around the world:

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 regions.

Business

  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 record quarterly profit and announced plans to expand its electric vehicle production capacity.
  3. Amazon: Amazon has announced plans to launch a new delivery service in the UK, which will allow customers to receive packages on the same day they are ordered.

Sports

  1. NFL: The Kansas City Chiefs have won Super Bowl LV, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in the championship game.
  2. NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed LeBron James to a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2023-2024 season.
  3. Soccer: Manchester City has won the English Premier League title, finishing ahead of Liverpool and Chelsea in the standings.

Entertainment

  1. Oscars: The 93rd Academy Awards have been postponed to April 25 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony was originally scheduled to take place on February 28.
  2. Music: Taylor Swift has announced a new album, "Folklore," which will be released on July 23. The album will feature 16 new tracks and marks a departure from Swift's previous country-pop sound.
  3. TV: The popular TV show "The Office" has been renewed for a ninth season, with new episodes set to premiere in the fall.

These are just a few of the latest news stories from around the world. Stay tuned for more updates!