Today's fresh news
Here are some of the top stories from around the world:
Politics
- The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with the US agreeing to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods and China agreeing to increase its purchases of US agricultural products. (Source: BBC)
- The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Democratic National Committee has announced the schedule for the 2020 presidential debates, with the first debate set to take place on June 26. (Source: CNN)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 29,000 for the first time, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies. (Source: CNBC)
- Amazon has announced plans to launch a new delivery service for small businesses, allowing them to use Amazon's logistics network to ship their products. (Source: The Verge)
- The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns about the global economy. (Source: Reuters)
Entertainment
- The 92nd Academy Awards took place last night, with "Parasite" winning four awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. (Source: Variety)
- The new season of "Stranger Things" has been released on Netflix, with fans praising the show's nostalgic value and engaging storyline. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
- Taylor Swift has announced a new album, "Folklore", which will be released on July 23. (Source: Rolling Stone)
Sports
- The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: ESPN)
- The NFL has announced its schedule for the 2020 season, with the Kansas City Chiefs set to defend their Super Bowl title. (Source: NFL.com)
- The US Women's National Soccer Team has won the SheBelieves Cup, defeating England 2-1 in the final. (Source: ESPN)
Health
- The World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 pandemic a global health emergency. (Source: WHO)
- A new study has found that a common antibiotic can be used to treat COVID-19, with researchers calling for further testing. (Source: The Lancet)
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a surge in cases of measles, with 704 cases reported in the first five months of the year. (Source: CDC)
These are just a few of the top stories from around the world. I hope you find them interesting!