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Here are the latest news updates on various topics:

Politics

• The US Senate has passed a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, a major victory for labor unions and progressive lawmakers. (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 its sanctions against Russia over its annexation of Crimea, despite opposition from some member states. (Source: Reuters)

Business

• Tesla has announced plans to launch a new electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, which will have a range of up to 500 miles and a starting price of $40,000. (Source: CNBC)
• Amazon has acquired a stake in the Indian e-commerce company, Flipkart, in a deal worth $2 billion. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns over global economic growth. (Source: The New York Times)

Technology

• Google has announced plans to launch a new smartphone, the Pixel 4, which will feature a new camera system and improved performance. (Source: The Verge)
• Facebook has announced plans to launch a new cryptocurrency, Libra, which will be backed by a reserve of assets and will be available to users in the US and other countries. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The US Department of Justice has launched an antitrust investigation into Google's business practices, citing concerns over its dominance in the search engine market. (Source: The Washington Post)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has killed over 2,000 people. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of measles in the country, with over 1,000 cases reported so far this year. (Source: CNN)
• A new study has found that a common antibiotic, azithromycin, may be effective in treating COVID-19, a finding that could have significant implications for the treatment of the disease. (Source: The Lancet)

Sports

• The US Open tennis tournament has been won by Rafael Nadal, who defeated Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling five-set match. (Source: ESPN)
• The NFL has announced plans to expand its regular season schedule from 16 to 17 games, a move that is expected to increase player injuries and fatigue. (Source: The New York Times)
• The NBA has announced plans to launch a new professional basketball league in Africa, which will feature teams from across the continent. (Source: ESPN)

Entertainment

• The new season of the popular TV show, "Stranger Things," has been released on Netflix, featuring a new storyline and characters. (Source: Variety)
• The movie "Avengers: Endgame" has become the highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing the previous record held by "Avatar." (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
• The music festival, Coachella, has announced its lineup for the 2020 festival, featuring headliners such as Rage Against the Machine and Travis Scott. (Source: Billboard)

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