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- 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.
- US-China Tensions: The United States has imposed sanctions on China's top chipmaker, SMIC, over national security concerns. China has vowed to take "necessary measures" in response.
- UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, but it still needs to be ratified by both sides.
- Iran Nuclear Program: Iran has begun enriching uranium to 20% purity, a significant increase from its previous level, in response to the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal.
- Wildfires: A massive wildfire is raging in California, forcing thousands of people to evacuate and causing widespread damage.
Business
- Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit a record high, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies.
- Tesla: Tesla's stock price has surged after the company reported a surprise profit in the third quarter.
- Amazon: Amazon has announced plans to launch a new delivery service in the UK, which will compete with rival companies like DHL and UPS.
- Facebook: Facebook has launched a new feature that allows users to share their COVID-19 vaccination status.
- Economy: The US economy has added 638,000 jobs in September, beating expectations and showing signs of recovery from the pandemic.
Sports
- NFL: The NFL has announced that it will play its entire 2021 season without fans in attendance due to the ongoing pandemic.
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the French Open, his 18th Grand Slam title.
- NBA: The NBA has announced that it will resume its season on December 22, with a 72-game schedule.
- Soccer: Manchester City has won the English Premier League title, its third in four years.
- Golf: Jon Rahm has won the Memorial Tournament, his second PGA Tour victory of the year.
Entertainment
- Movies: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until 2022 due to the pandemic.
- Music: Taylor Swift has released a new album, "Evermore", which has debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
- TV: The new season of "The Crown" has premiered on Netflix, with Olivia Colman reprising her role as Queen Elizabeth II.
- Comedy: The comedy duo, Key & Peele, have announced a new Netflix special, "The Edge of Sleep".
- Gaming: The new "Call of Duty" game has been released, with a new multiplayer mode and improved graphics.
These are just some of the latest news updates. Let me know if you'd like me to provide more information on any of these stories or if you have a specific topic you'd like to know more about!