Shortlist news

Here are some shortlisted news articles from various sources:

Top Stories

  1. NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Lake on Mars (NASA) - NASA's Perseverance rover has found evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have supported life.
  2. UK and EU Reach Post-Brexit Trade Deal (BBC News) - The UK and EU have reached a post-Brexit trade deal, which will allow for tariff-free trade between the two regions.
  3. US and China Agree to Roll Back Tariffs (The New York Times) - The US and China have agreed to roll back tariffs on each other's goods, in a move aimed at reducing tensions between the two countries.

Business

  1. Amazon Acquires Zoox, a Self-Driving Car Startup (The Verge) - Amazon has acquired Zoox, a self-driving car startup, in a deal worth over $1 billion.
  2. Tesla's Stock Price Surges After Earnings Report (CNBC) - Tesla's stock price surged after the company reported strong earnings, with revenue and profits beating expectations.
  3. Walmart to Acquire Cornershop, a Latin American E-commerce Company (Reuters) - Walmart has agreed to acquire Cornershop, a Latin American e-commerce company, in a deal worth $225 million.

Technology

  1. Google Announces New Pixel 5 Smartphone (The Verge) - Google has announced its new Pixel 5 smartphone, which features a new design and improved camera capabilities.
  2. Facebook to Launch New Cryptocurrency, Libra (The Wall Street Journal) - Facebook is set to launch a new cryptocurrency, Libra, which will be backed by a reserve of traditional currencies.
  3. Microsoft to Acquire ZeniMax Media, the Parent Company of Bethesda Softworks (The Verge) - Microsoft has agreed to acquire ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, in a deal worth $7.5 billion.

Health

  1. COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trials (The New York Times) - A COVID-19 vaccine has shown promise in early trials, with researchers reporting high levels of protection against the virus.
  2. New Study Finds Link Between Air Pollution and Cognitive Decline (The Guardian) - A new study has found a link between air pollution and cognitive decline, with researchers warning of the potential long-term effects on brain health.
  3. WHO Warns of Rising Cases of Malaria in Africa (Al Jazeera) - The World Health Organization has warned of rising cases of malaria in Africa, with the disease claiming thousands of lives each year.

Sports

  1. Tiger Woods Wins His 15th Major Championship (ESPN) - Tiger Woods has won his 15th major championship, defeating Justin Thomas in a playoff at the Masters Tournament.
  2. Liverpool Wins the Premier League Title (BBC Sport) - Liverpool has won the Premier League title, ending a 30-year wait for the club.
  3. US Women's Soccer Team Wins World Cup (The New York Times) - The US women's soccer team has won the World Cup, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final.

These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world. I hope you find them interesting!