To day news
Here are some of the top news stories from around the world today:
Politics
- The US Senate has voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on charges of inciting the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol. (Source: CNN)
- The UK has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and reduce the number of low-skilled migrants. (Source: BBC)
- The European Union has agreed to extend its economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, citing Moscow's failure to implement the Minsk peace agreement in Ukraine. (Source: Reuters)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has closed above 30,000 for the first time, driven by optimism over the economic recovery and vaccine rollout. (Source: CNBC)
- Tesla has announced plans to build a new electric vehicle factory in Berlin, Germany, which will create thousands of jobs and help the company meet growing demand in Europe. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged, citing the ongoing economic recovery and low inflation. (Source: AP)
Health
- The World Health Organization has announced that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused over 2.5 million deaths worldwide, with the number of cases continuing to rise. (Source: WHO)
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that all adults get vaccinated against COVID-19, citing the growing threat of new variants and the need for herd immunity. (Source: CDC)
- Researchers have announced a breakthrough in the development of a new COVID-19 vaccine, which has shown promising results in early clinical trials. (Source: Science Magazine)
Sports
- The Super Bowl has been won by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 in a dominant performance. (Source: ESPN)
- The Australian Open has been won by Novak Djokovic, who defeated Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling five-set match. (Source: BBC)
- The NFL has announced plans to expand its regular season schedule from 16 to 17 games, starting in the 2021 season. (Source: NFL)
Entertainment
- The Academy Awards have announced their nominees for the 93rd annual ceremony, with "The Father" and "Mank" leading the pack with 10 nominations each. (Source: Variety)
- The Grammy Awards have announced their nominees for the 63rd annual ceremony, with Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa leading the pack with six nominations each. (Source: Billboard)
- The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until October 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world today. I hope you find them interesting and informative!