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Breaking News
- COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). (Source: BBC News)
- US-China Tensions: The US has imposed sanctions on China's top chipmaker, SMIC, over national security concerns. (Source: Reuters)
- UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have agreed to extend the Brexit transition period by two months to allow for further trade talks. (Source: The Guardian)
International News
- Iran Nuclear Program: Iran has begun enriching uranium to 20% purity, a significant increase from its previous level, in response to the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- North Korea-US Relations: North Korea has launched a series of ballistic missiles in recent days, prompting the US to condemn the actions as a "serious threat" to regional security. (Source: CNN)
- India-China Border Dispute: Tensions between India and China have escalated along their disputed border, with both sides accusing each other of aggression. (Source: The Hindu)
US News
- US Presidential Election: The US presidential election is just over a month away, with polls showing a tight race between incumbent President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden. (Source: The New York Times)
- US Economy: The US economy has contracted by 31.4% in the second quarter, the largest decline on record, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- US Police Brutality: Protests have erupted across the US following the death of a black man, Jacob Blake, who was shot by police in Wisconsin. (Source: The Washington Post)
Business News
- Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen by over 1,000 points in recent days, amid concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and US-China trade tensions. (Source: CNBC)
- Oil Prices: Oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in over a year, due to a global surplus of crude oil and reduced demand. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Tech Industry: The tech industry is facing a major talent shortage, with many companies struggling to find skilled workers in a competitive job market. (Source: The Verge)
Sports News
- NFL: The NFL has announced that it will play a reduced 16-game schedule this season, with teams playing 12 games at home and 4 on the road. (Source: ESPN)
- MLB: The MLB has announced that it will play a 60-game schedule this season, with teams playing in empty stadiums due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Athletic)
- Tennis: The US Open has been postponed until September due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the tournament now set to take place from August 31 to September 13. (Source: The New York Times)
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