Prime news today
Here are some of the top news stories from around the world today:
Politics
- The US Senate has voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on charges of inciting the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol. (Source: CNN)
- The UK has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and end free movement from the EU. (Source: BBC)
- The European Union has agreed to extend its economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, citing Moscow's failure to implement the Minsk peace agreement in Ukraine. (Source: Reuters)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has closed above 30,000 for the first time, driven by optimism over the economic recovery and vaccine rollout. (Source: CNBC)
- Tesla has announced plans to build a new electric vehicle factory in Berlin, Germany, which will be its first production facility in Europe. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged, citing the ongoing economic recovery and low inflation. (Source: AP)
Health
- The World Health Organization has announced that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused over 2.5 million deaths worldwide, with cases continuing to rise in many countries. (Source: WHO)
- A new study has found that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective in preventing severe illness and hospitalization from the virus. (Source: The Lancet)
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that it will begin distributing COVID-19 vaccines to pharmacies and community health centers, in an effort to increase access to the shots. (Source: CDC)
Sports
- The Super Bowl is just around the corner, with the Kansas City Chiefs set to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on February 7th. (Source: ESPN)
- The NBA has announced that it will resume its season on February 10th, with a 72-game schedule and a new playoff format. (Source: NBA)
- The Australian Open has been postponed until February 8th, due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Melbourne. (Source: BBC)
Entertainment
- The Academy Awards have announced their nominees for the 93rd Oscars, with "The Father" and "Mank" leading the pack with 10 nominations each. (Source: Variety)
- The Grammy Awards have announced their nominees for the 63rd ceremony, with Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Dua Lipa among the top contenders. (Source: Billboard)
- The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until October 2021, due to the ongoing pandemic. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world today. I hope you find them interesting!