Short news for today

Here are some short news updates for today:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
  2. US-China Tensions: The US has imposed sanctions on China's top chipmaker, SMIC, over national security concerns.
  3. UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have agreed to extend their Brexit trade talks deadline to October 15.

Business

  1. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5% to a record high, driven by strong earnings reports from tech giants.
  2. Tesla: Tesla's stock price surged 10% after the company reported a surprise profit in the third quarter.

Sports

  1. NFL: The Kansas City Chiefs have signed quarterback Patrick Mahomes to a 10-year contract extension worth up to $503 million.
  2. Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the French Open, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final.

Entertainment

  1. Music: Taylor Swift has announced a new album, "Folklore", which will be released on July 23.
  2. Film: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until April 2021 due to the pandemic.

These are just a few of the top news stories for today. Stay informed and stay safe!