Recent news stories

Here are some recent news stories from various categories:

Politics

• The US Senate has passed a bipartisan infrastructure bill, which aims to invest $1 trillion in the country's infrastructure over the next five years. (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 sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine for another six months. (Source: Reuters)

Business

• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns over the global economy. (Source: The New York Times)
• Amazon has announced plans to launch a new delivery service in the UK, which will allow customers to receive packages in as little as 30 minutes. (Source: The Guardian)
• The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has gone public with an initial public offering (IPO) that raised $29.4 billion. (Source: Bloomberg)

Technology

• A new study has found that a popular facial recognition algorithm is biased against people with darker skin tones. (Source: The Verge)
• The US Department of Justice has launched an antitrust investigation into Google's business practices. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• A team of scientists has developed a new type of battery that can charge in just 10 minutes. (Source: Science Magazine)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency. (Source: WHO)
• A new study has found that a common antibiotic is effective in treating a type of lung cancer. (Source: The Lancet)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of measles in the country, with over 1,000 cases reported so far this year. (Source: CDC)

Environment

• The European Union has agreed to ban single-use plastics by 2021. (Source: The Guardian)
• A new study has found that the world's oceans are absorbing more carbon dioxide than previously thought. (Source: Nature)
• The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rolled back regulations on methane emissions from oil and gas wells. (Source: The New York Times)

Sports

• The US Women's National Soccer Team has won its fourth World Cup title, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (Source: ESPN)
• The NBA has announced plans to expand to a 32nd team, with a new franchise to be based in Seattle. (Source: The Seattle Times)
• The US Open tennis tournament has been won by Novak Djokovic, who defeated Daniil Medvedev in the final. (Source: The New York Times)

These are just a few examples of recent news stories. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!