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Here are some interesting news stories from around the world that you might have missed:

Top Stories

  1. NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Lake on Mars: NASA's Perseverance rover has found evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have supported life millions of years ago. The discovery was made in the Jezero crater, which was once home to a lake that was about 45 kilometers wide and 12 kilometers deep.
  2. UK and EU Reach Post-Brexit Trade Deal: The UK and EU have reached a post-Brexit trade deal, which will allow for tariff-free trade between the two sides. The deal was agreed upon after months of negotiations and will come into effect on January 1, 2021.
  3. China Launches First Crewed Space Station Mission: China has launched its first crewed space station mission, with three astronauts on board. The mission is part of China's plans to establish a permanent space station by 2022.

Business

  1. Amazon Acquires Zoox, Autonomous Vehicle Startup: Amazon has acquired Zoox, an autonomous vehicle startup, for $1.2 billion. The acquisition is part of Amazon's efforts to expand its presence in the autonomous vehicle market.
  2. Tesla's Stock Price Surges After Record Quarterly Earnings: Tesla's stock price surged after the company reported record quarterly earnings. The company's revenue and profit exceeded expectations, driven by strong demand for its electric vehicles.
  3. Walmart to Acquire Cornershop, Latin American E-commerce Company: Walmart has agreed to acquire Cornershop, a Latin American e-commerce company, for $225 million. The acquisition is part of Walmart's efforts to expand its presence in the Latin American market.

Technology

  1. Google Announces New Pixel 5 Smartphone: Google has announced its new Pixel 5 smartphone, which features a 6.7-inch OLED display, a 12.2-megapixel camera, and a 4080mAh battery. The phone will be available for pre-order on October 15.
  2. Facebook Launches New Virtual Events Feature: Facebook has launched a new virtual events feature, which allows users to host and attend virtual events. The feature is part of Facebook's efforts to expand its presence in the virtual events market.
  3. Microsoft Announces New Surface Laptop 3: Microsoft has announced its new Surface Laptop 3, which features a 13.5-inch PixelSense touchscreen display, a 10th-generation Intel Core processor, and up to 17 hours of battery life.

Sports

  1. Tiger Woods Wins 82nd PGA Tour Event: Tiger Woods has won his 82nd PGA Tour event, defeating Justin Thomas in a playoff at the Zozo Championship. The win marked Woods' first PGA Tour victory since 2018.
  2. New York Yankees Win AL Wild Card Game: The New York Yankees have won the AL Wild Card game, defeating the Minnesota Twins 8-2. The win sends the Yankees to the ALDS, where they will face the Tampa Bay Rays.
  3. Liverpool Wins Premier League Title: Liverpool has won the Premier League title, ending a 30-year drought without a league championship. The Reds finished the season with 99 points, 18 points ahead of second-place Manchester City.

I hope you found these news stories interesting!