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- COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The pandemic has also infected over 300 million people worldwide.
- US-China Tensions: The United States and China have imposed new sanctions on each other, escalating tensions between the two nations. The US has sanctioned several Chinese officials and entities, while China has retaliated by imposing sanctions on US officials and companies.
- UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, but the agreement still needs to be ratified by both sides. The deal would avoid tariffs and quotas on goods traded between the two sides.
Business
- Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 35,000 for the first time, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies.
- Tesla: Tesla's stock price surged after the company reported a record quarterly profit and announced plans to increase production of its electric vehicles.
- Amazon: Amazon has announced plans to launch a new grocery store chain, called Amazon Fresh, which will offer a wide range of fresh produce and prepared foods.
Sports
- NFL: The Kansas City Chiefs have won Super Bowl LV, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20.
- NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have won the NBA championship, defeating the Miami Heat 4-2 in the NBA Finals.
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final.
Entertainment
- Music: The Grammy Awards have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a new date to be announced.
- Film: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until 2022 due to the pandemic.
- TV: The popular TV show "The Office" has been renewed for a 10th season, with new episodes expected to air in 2022.
These are just a few of the latest news stories. Let me know if you'd like to hear more about a specific topic!