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Here are some of the latest breaking news stories:
Politics
- The US Senate has passed a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, a major victory for labor unions and low-wage workers. (Source: CNN)
- The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and reduce the number of low-skilled migrants. (Source: BBC)
- The European Union has agreed to extend the Brexit transition period by one month, until January 31, to give more time for a trade deal to be negotiated. (Source: The Guardian)
Business
- The US stock market has experienced a significant decline, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling over 1,000 points, amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus and the impact on the global economy. (Source: CNBC)
- The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has announced a massive IPO, raising $29.4 billion in the largest initial public offering in history. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The UK's high street is facing a crisis, with over 10,000 shops closing in the past year, according to a new report. (Source: The Telegraph)
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of the coronavirus a global health emergency, as the number of cases continues to rise. (Source: WHO)
- A new study has found that the use of e-cigarettes is linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular diseases. (Source: The New York Times)
- The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is facing a major crisis, with hospitals struggling to cope with the demand for services and staff shortages. (Source: The Guardian)
Sports
- The NFL has announced that it will be moving the 2021 Super Bowl to a new location, due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. (Source: ESPN)
- The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely, after a player tested positive for the coronavirus. (Source: CNN)
- The Premier League has been suspended until further notice, due to the spread of the coronavirus. (Source: BBC)
Entertainment
- The Academy Awards have been postponed until April, due to the spread of the coronavirus. (Source: Variety)
- The world's largest music festival, Tomorrowland, has been cancelled due to the spread of the coronavirus. (Source: Billboard)
- The UK's National Theatre has announced that it will be cancelling all performances until further notice, due to the spread of the coronavirus. (Source: The Guardian)
These are just a few of the latest breaking news stories. Stay tuned for more updates!