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Here are some of the latest news headlines from the United States:
Breaking News
- Biden Administration to Send Additional Military Aid to Ukraine: The White House has announced that it will send an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine to help the country defend against Russian aggression. (Source: CNN)
- Supreme Court to Hear Case on Abortion Rights: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could potentially overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that legalized abortion in the United States. (Source: The New York Times)
- COVID-19 Cases Surge in the US: The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States has surged in recent weeks, with over 100,000 new cases reported on Monday alone. (Source: NBC News)
Politics
- House Passes Bill to Increase Funding for Election Security: The House of Representatives has passed a bill that would increase funding for election security measures, including the use of paper ballots and cybersecurity measures. (Source: The Hill)
- Senate Republicans Block Voting Rights Bill: Senate Republicans have blocked a voting rights bill that would have expanded access to voting and made it easier for people to register to vote. (Source: The Washington Post)
- Biden to Meet with Congressional Leaders to Discuss Infrastructure Bill: President Biden is set to meet with congressional leaders to discuss a bipartisan infrastructure bill that would invest in roads, bridges, and other infrastructure projects. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
Business
- Stock Market Reaches New High: The stock market has reached a new high, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing above 35,000 for the first time. (Source: CNBC)
- Amazon to Create 10,000 New Jobs: Amazon has announced that it will create 10,000 new jobs in the United States over the next year, including positions in customer service, software development, and more. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Tesla to Launch New Electric Truck: Tesla is set to launch a new electric truck, the Cybertruck, which will have a range of over 500 miles and a starting price of around $40,000. (Source: The Verge)
Sports
- NFL Players to Wear Special Patches to Honor COVID-19 Victims: NFL players will wear special patches on their jerseys this season to honor the victims of COVID-19. (Source: ESPN)
- MLB to Expand Postseason to 14 Teams: Major League Baseball has announced that it will expand its postseason to 14 teams, starting in 2022. (Source: The Athletic)
- NBA to Resume Play in December: The NBA has announced that it will resume play in December, with a 72-game schedule and a new playoff format. (Source: Sports Illustrated)
Entertainment
- New Movie Releases: The new movie "Dune" has been released in theaters, and "The French Dispatch" is set to be released on October 22. (Source: Variety)
- TV Shows to Watch: The new TV show "The Morning Show" has been released on Apple TV+, and "The Crown" is set to return for its fifth season on November 9. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
- Music News: The new album "30" by Adele has been released, and the music festival Coachella has been postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Rolling Stone)