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Here are some interesting news stories from around the world:

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  1. NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Lake on Mars: NASA's Perseverance rover has found evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have supported life millions of years ago. The discovery was made in the Jezero crater, which was once home to a lake that was about 45 kilometers wide and 12 kilometers deep.
  2. UK and EU Reach Post-Brexit Trade Deal: The UK and EU have reached a post-Brexit trade deal, which will allow for tariff-free trade between the two sides. The deal was agreed upon after months of negotiations and will come into effect on January 1, 2021.
  3. China Launches First Crewed Space Station Mission: China has launched its first crewed space station mission, with three astronauts on board. The mission is part of China's plans to establish a permanent space station by 2022.

Business

  1. Amazon Acquires Zoox, Autonomous Vehicle Startup: Amazon has acquired Zoox, an autonomous vehicle startup, for $1.2 billion. The acquisition is part of Amazon's efforts to expand its presence in the autonomous vehicle market.
  2. Tesla's Stock Price Surges After Record Quarterly Earnings: Tesla's stock price surged after the company reported record quarterly earnings. The company's revenue and profit exceeded expectations, driven by strong demand for its electric vehicles.
  3. Walmart to Acquire Cornershop, Latin American E-commerce Company: Walmart has agreed to acquire Cornershop, a Latin American e-commerce company, for $225 million. The acquisition is part of Walmart's efforts to expand its presence in the Latin American market.

Sports

  1. Tiger Woods Wins His 82nd PGA Tour Event: Tiger Woods won his 82nd PGA Tour event at the Zozo Championship in Japan. The win marked Woods' first victory in over five years and his first win in Japan.
  2. New York Yankees Sign Gerrit Cole to Record-Breaking Contract: The New York Yankees have signed pitcher Gerrit Cole to a record-breaking contract worth $324 million over nine years. The contract is the largest in baseball history.
  3. Manchester City Wins the Premier League Title: Manchester City has won the Premier League title for the third time in four years. The team finished the season with 98 points, 18 points ahead of second-place Manchester United.

Entertainment

  1. Disney+ Reaches 140 Million Subscribers: Disney+ has reached 140 million subscribers, just over a year after its launch. The streaming service has been a huge success for Disney, with its low price and wide range of content.
  2. The Mandalorian Season 2 Premiere Breaks Records: The premiere of The Mandalorian season 2 broke records, with over 10 million viewers tuning in. The show has been a huge success for Disney+, with its unique blend of action and humor.
  3. Taylor Swift Wins Album of the Year at the American Music Awards: Taylor Swift won album of the year at the American Music Awards for her album "Folklore". The album was a huge commercial success and marked a new direction for Swift's music.

I hope you find these news stories interesting!