Rtoday breaking news

Here are some breaking news stories from around the world:

Politics

• The US Senate has voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on charges of inciting insurrection during the January 6th Capitol riot. (Source: CNN)
• The UK has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, aiming to attract high-skilled workers and reduce immigration numbers. (Source: BBC)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average has surged over 300 points, driven by optimism over the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines and stimulus packages. (Source: CNBC)
• Tesla has announced plans to expand its electric vehicle production capacity, with a new factory in Germany and increased production at its US facilities. (Source: Reuters)

Health

• The World Health Organization has reported a record high number of COVID-19 cases worldwide, with over 100,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (Source: WHO)
• A new study has found that a single dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine provides 95% protection against severe illness and hospitalization. (Source: The Lancet)

Sports

• The NFL has announced that the Super Bowl will be played in front of a limited crowd at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, due to COVID-19 restrictions. (Source: ESPN)
• The Australian Open has been postponed until February 8th due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Melbourne. (Source: The Guardian)

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards have announced a new category for "Best Popular Film", which will recognize films that have had a significant impact on popular culture. (Source: Variety)
• The popular TV show "The Office" has been renewed for a 10th season, with new episodes set to premiere in 2022. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)

These are just a few of the breaking news stories from around the world. Stay tuned for more updates!