Pppra news

Here are some recent news updates:

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 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 Brexit transition period by one year, until the end of 2022, to give more time for a trade deal to be negotiated. (Source: The Guardian)

Business

• Tesla has announced plans to build a new electric vehicle factory in Berlin, Germany, which will be its first factory in Europe. (Source: Reuters)
• Amazon has launched a new delivery service in the US, which will allow customers to receive packages on the same day they are ordered. (Source: CNBC)
• The world's largest coffee chain, Starbucks, has announced plans to close over 400 stores in the US and Canada, citing declining sales and increased competition. (Source: Bloomberg)

Technology

• Google has announced plans to launch a new smartphone, the Pixel 6, which will feature a new design and improved camera capabilities. (Source: The Verge)
• Facebook has announced plans to launch a new cryptocurrency, called Libra, which will be backed by a reserve of assets and will be available to users in the US and other countries. (Source: Forbes)
• Apple has announced plans to launch a new streaming service, called Apple TV+, which will feature original content and will be available to users in over 100 countries. (Source: Variety)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 pandemic a global health emergency, citing the rapid spread of the virus and the need for urgent action to contain it. (Source: WHO)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced plans to distribute a new COVID-19 vaccine, which has been shown to be highly effective in preventing the spread of the virus. (Source: CDC)
• The UK has announced plans to introduce a new law requiring all pubs and restaurants to display calorie counts for menu items, in an effort to combat obesity. (Source: BBC)

Sports

• The NFL has announced plans to expand its regular season from 16 to 17 games, starting in the 2021 season. (Source: ESPN)
• The NBA has announced plans to return to play in July, with a 22-team tournament to be held in Orlando, Florida. (Source: NBA)
• The US Open tennis tournament has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the first time the event has been cancelled since World War II. (Source: US Open)

I hope these updates are helpful!