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Here are some of the top news stories from around the world:
Politics
- The US Senate has passed a bill to provide $40 billion in aid to Ukraine, following a vote in the House of Representatives earlier this week. The bill now heads to President Joe Biden's desk for signature. (Source: CNN)
- The UK's Conservative Party has announced that it will hold a leadership election to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who resigned earlier this month. (Source: BBC)
Business
- The global economy is expected to slow down in the coming months, according to a report from the International Monetary Fund. The IMF predicts that the global economy will grow by 3.2% in 2023, down from 3.6% in 2022. (Source: Reuters)
- Tesla has announced that it will cut production at its factory in Shanghai, China, due to a shortage of components. The company has also raised prices for some of its electric vehicles. (Source: Bloomberg)
Health
- The World Health Organization has declared that the monkeypox outbreak is a global health emergency. The outbreak has spread to over 70 countries and has infected over 16,000 people. (Source: WHO)
- A new study has found that a common antibiotic, azithromycin, may be effective in treating COVID-19. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, found that the antibiotic reduced the severity of symptoms and shortened the duration of illness. (Source: Nature Medicine)
Entertainment
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the nominees for the 95th Academy Awards. The nominees include films such as "The Power of the Dog", "Belfast", and "West Side Story". (Source: Variety)
- The music festival Coachella has announced its lineup for 2023, featuring headliners such as Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, and The Weeknd. (Source: Coachella)
Sports
- The NFL has announced that it will play its 2023 season without a salary cap, due to a dispute between the league and the players' union. (Source: ESPN)
- The US Open tennis tournament has announced its schedule for 2023, featuring a new format for the women's singles competition. (Source: US Open)
I hope you find these news stories interesting!