Pl latest news
Here are the latest news updates from various sources:
Top Stories
- COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6.5 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). (Source: BBC)
- 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 more talks. (Source: The Guardian)
- India's COVID-19 Crisis: India has reported a record 401,993 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, with hospitals struggling to cope with the surge. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- NASA's Perseverance Rover: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of seasonal water on Mars, which could be a sign of life. (Source: NASA)
Business
- Tesla's Stock Surge: Tesla's stock has surged to a record high after the company reported a profit for the first time in three years. (Source: CNBC)
- Amazon's New HQ: Amazon has announced plans to build a new headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, which will create 25,000 jobs. (Source: The Washington Post)
- Facebook's Antitrust Probe: The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an antitrust probe into Facebook's business practices. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- Gold Prices: Gold prices have hit a six-year high due to concerns over inflation and central bank stimulus. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Coca-Cola's New Product: Coca-Cola has launched a new line of coffee drinks, which will be sold in stores and online. (Source: CNN)
Sports
- NFL Playoffs: The Kansas City Chiefs have advanced to the AFC Championship game after defeating the Buffalo Bills. (Source: ESPN)
- NBA All-Star Game: The NBA has announced the rosters for the 2021 All-Star Game, which will feature some of the league's top players. (Source: NBA.com)
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final. (Source: The Guardian)
- Cricket: India has won the Test series against Australia, with a victory in the final match. (Source: ESPNcricinfo)
- Golf: Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the PGA Championship due to a back injury. (Source: Golf Digest)
Entertainment
- Oscars: The nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards have been announced, with "The Father" and "Mank" leading the pack. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- Music: Taylor Swift has released a new album, "Folklore", which has broken multiple records on streaming platforms. (Source: Billboard)
- TV: The final season of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" has premiered on HBO. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
- Movies: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Variety)
- Comedy: The comedian and actor, Norm Macdonald, has passed away at the age of 61. (Source: The New York Times)
These are just a few of the latest news updates from around the world. Stay informed and stay safe!