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Here are the latest news updates for today:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6.5 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The number of cases has also reached over 300 million.
  2. US-China Tensions: The United States has imposed sanctions on several Chinese officials and entities over human rights abuses in Xinjiang, China. China has vowed to retaliate against the sanctions.
  3. UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, but the agreement still needs to be ratified by both sides.
  4. India's COVID-19 Crisis: India has reported a record number of COVID-19 cases in a single day, with over 350,000 new cases reported. The country's healthcare system is under immense pressure.
  5. NASA's Perseverance Rover: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of seasonal water on Mars, which could potentially support life.

Business News

  1. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 1,000 points, or 3.5%, amid concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and the US-China trade tensions.
  2. Tesla's Earnings: Tesla has reported a surprise profit in the first quarter, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. Amazon's Acquisition: Amazon has acquired a stake in the Indian e-commerce company, Flipkart, in a deal worth over $1 billion.

Sports News

  1. NFL Draft: The NFL draft has taken place, with the Jacksonville Jaguars selecting quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the first overall pick.
  2. Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Italian Open, defeating Rafael Nadal in the final.
  3. Cricket: India has won the first Test match against England, with a convincing victory by 227 runs.

Entertainment News

  1. Movie Release: The highly anticipated movie, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until November due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. Music Awards: The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards have taken place, with Billie Eilish winning the award for Best Pop Vocal Album.
  3. TV Shows: The popular TV show, "The Office", has been renewed for a 10th season, despite the show's original creator, Michael Schur, leaving the project.

These are just some of the latest news updates for today. Stay informed and stay safe!