Sunday news update
Here's a summary of the top news stories from Sunday:
Politics
- The US Senate has passed a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the ongoing crisis at the US-Mexico border, including providing funding for humanitarian aid and border security. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration. (Source: CNN)
- The White House has announced that it will not be releasing the transcript of President Trump's call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, despite calls from Democrats for transparency. (Source: The New York Times)
World News
- A powerful earthquake has struck the Philippines, killing at least 10 people and injuring hundreds more. The 6.6-magnitude quake struck the island of Mindanao, causing widespread damage and power outages. (Source: BBC News)
- The death toll from a devastating fire in a Japanese animation studio has risen to 35, with many more people still missing. The fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical malfunction. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Business
- The US stock market has seen a significant decline on Sunday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling over 400 points. The decline is attributed to concerns over the ongoing trade tensions between the US and China. (Source: CNBC)
- The world's largest plane, the Antonov An-225 Mriya, has made its maiden flight in Ukraine. The plane has a wingspan of over 290 feet and is capable of carrying 250 tons of cargo. (Source: The Verge)
Sports
- The New England Patriots have won their 18th consecutive AFC East division title, solidifying their position as one of the top teams in the NFL. (Source: ESPN)
- The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent forward Anthony Davis to a five-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2024-2025 season. (Source: The Athletic)
Entertainment
- The 92nd Academy Awards have taken place in Los Angeles, with "Parasite" winning the award for Best Picture. The film also won awards for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature Film. (Source: Variety)
- The final episode of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" has been watched by a record-breaking 13.6 million viewers in the US, making it the most-watched episode of the series. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
I hope this summary helps you stay up-to-date on the latest news from Sunday!