Sun news update
Here are the latest news updates from around the world:
Breaking News
- 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 rover discovered sedimentary rocks and minerals that are similar to those found on Earth, which suggests that the lake may have existed around 3.5 billion years ago. (Source: NASA)
- 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. (Source: BBC)
- US Reports Record Number of COVID-19 Cases: The United States has reported a record number of COVID-19 cases, with over 250,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. The surge in cases has put a strain on hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. (Source: CNN)
Top Stories
- China's Space Station to Be Completed by 2022: China's space station, the Tiantan-1, is expected to be completed by 2022. The station will be used for scientific research and will be capable of supporting astronauts for extended periods of time. (Source: Xinhua)
- India's Economy Contracts by 7.3% in Q2: India's economy contracted by 7.3% in the second quarter of 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The contraction is the largest in over 40 years and has put a strain on the country's economy. (Source: Reuters)
- Australia's Bushfires Continue to Rage: Australia's bushfires continue to rage, with over 3 million hectares of land burned and thousands of homes destroyed. The fires have also killed hundreds of people and thousands of animals. (Source: ABC News)
Business News
- Apple Reports Record Revenue: Apple has reported record revenue of $64.7 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020. The company's revenue was driven by strong sales of its iPhones and other products. (Source: Apple)
- Amazon to Create 10,000 New Jobs: Amazon has announced that it will create 10,000 new jobs in the United States in the coming months. The jobs will be in a variety of fields, including technology, logistics, and customer service. (Source: Amazon)
- Gold Prices Reach Record High: Gold prices have reached a record high, driven by concerns about the global economy and the COVID-19 pandemic. The price of gold has risen by over 20% in the past year. (Source: Bloomberg)
Sports News
- Tiger Woods to Miss Masters Tournament: Tiger Woods has announced that he will miss the Masters Tournament due to a back injury. Woods has been struggling with back problems for several years and has undergone multiple surgeries. (Source: ESPN)
- LeBron James to Miss Games Due to Injury: LeBron James has announced that he will miss several games due to a groin injury. James has been playing through the injury, but has decided to take some time off to rest and recover. (Source: ESPN)
- NFL Playoffs to Begin This Weekend: The NFL playoffs are set to begin this weekend, with 12 teams competing for the Super Bowl. The playoffs will feature a mix of division winners and wild card teams. (Source: NFL)