Today all news
Here are the top news stories from around the world for today:
Politics
- US President Joe Biden has announced a new plan to combat climate change, which includes a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. (BBC News)
- The UK has announced a new visa scheme to attract skilled workers from around the world, in an effort to boost the country's economy. (The Guardian)
- The European Union has agreed to impose sanctions on Belarus over its human rights record and its role in the migrant crisis. (Al Jazeera)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit a record high, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies such as Apple and Microsoft. (CNBC)
- The US Federal Reserve has announced that it will keep interest rates unchanged, citing a strong economy and low inflation. (The New York Times)
- The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has reported a 30% increase in profits for the first quarter of the year. (Bloomberg)
Health
- The World Health Organization has announced that the COVID-19 pandemic is still a global health emergency, but that the number of new cases is declining. (WHO)
- A new study has found that a common antibiotic can be used to treat COVID-19, offering new hope for patients who are struggling with the disease. (The Lancet)
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that it will begin distributing a new COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare workers and high-risk individuals. (CDC)
Entertainment
- The Academy Awards have announced the nominees for the 93rd annual Oscars, with films such as "The Trial of the Chicago 7" and "Mank" receiving multiple nominations. (The Hollywood Reporter)
- The music streaming service Spotify has announced that it will launch a new feature that allows users to create and share their own playlists. (Spotify)
- The popular video game "Fortnite" has announced that it will be hosting a new tournament with a prize pool of $10 million. (Epic Games)
Sports
- The NFL has announced that it will be hosting a new tournament featuring the top teams from the league's 32 franchises. (NFL)
- The NBA has announced that it will be resuming its season in December, with a new schedule and format. (NBA)
- The US Open tennis tournament has announced that it will be held in September, with a new format and schedule. (US Open)