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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Iran Nuclear Program: Iran has begun enriching uranium to 20% purity, a significant increase from its previous level of 3.67%. The move is seen as a response to the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and the reimposition of sanctions.
- Wildfires in Australia: Wildfires continue to rage across Australia, with thousands of firefighters battling blazes in several states. The fires have already killed at least 33 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
Business News
- 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.
- Tesla: Tesla's stock price surged after the company reported a surprise profit in the fourth quarter, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
- 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.
- Facebook: Facebook has announced a new feature that will allow users to share their COVID-19 vaccination status on the platform.
- Economy: The US economy grew at an annual rate of 4.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Sports News
- NFL Playoffs: The Kansas City Chiefs have advanced to the AFC Championship game after defeating the Houston Texans 51-31.
- NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward LeBron James to a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2022-2023 season.
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.
- Soccer: Manchester City has won the English Premier League title, finishing 12 points ahead of second-place Manchester United.
- Golf: Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the PGA Championship due to a back injury.
Entertainment News
- Movies: The latest James Bond film, "No Time to Die," has been delayed until 2022 due to the pandemic.
- Music: Taylor Swift has announced a new album, "Folklore," which will be released on July 23.
- TV: The final season of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" has premiered on HBO.
- Theater: The Broadway musical "Hamilton" has announced a national tour, which will visit cities across the US.
- Video Games: The new "Call of Duty" game has been released, featuring a World War II setting and new multiplayer modes.
I hope you find these news updates interesting and informative!