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  1. COVID-19 Update: The global death toll has surpassed 6.5 million, with over 300,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours.
  2. Economy: The US Federal Reserve has announced a 0.5% interest rate hike to combat inflation, which has reached a 40-year high.
  3. Politics: The US Senate has passed a bipartisan infrastructure bill, with a total cost of $1.2 trillion, aimed at improving the country's transportation and energy systems.
  4. Technology: Apple has announced a recall of its AirPods Pro due to a potential issue with the earbuds' wireless charging case.
  5. Sports: The NFL has suspended three players, including star quarterback Deshaun Watson, for violating its personal conduct policy.

International News

  1. Middle East: Tensions have escalated between Israel and Palestine after a series of rocket attacks and airstrikes.
  2. Europe: The UK has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, aimed at controlling the flow of migrants.
  3. Asia: China has launched a new spacecraft, the Shenzhou 13, which will carry three astronauts to the Tiangong space station.

Business

  1. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen 0.5% to 34,500, while the S&P 500 has dropped 0.3% to 4,350.
  2. Earnings: Tesla has reported a surprise profit of $1.1 billion in the third quarter, driven by strong demand for its electric vehicles.
  3. Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin has surged 5% to $63,000, following a series of positive developments in the cryptocurrency market.

Entertainment

  1. Music: Taylor Swift has announced a new album, "Midnights", which will be released on October 21.
  2. Film: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has grossed over $600 million worldwide in its opening weekend.
  3. TV: The popular sitcom "The Office" has been renewed for a 10th season, with a new cast of characters.

That's all for now. Stay informed, stay ahead!