Top news headlines this week

Here are the top news headlines from the past week:

Politics

  1. Biden Signs Executive Order to Address Gun Violence: President Joe Biden signed an executive order aimed at reducing gun violence, including measures to improve background checks and red flag laws. (Source: CNN)
  2. Trump's Tax Returns Released: The House Ways and Means Committee released six years of former President Donald Trump's tax returns, revealing that he paid $1.4 million in federal income taxes in 2017. (Source: The New York Times)
  3. G7 Summit Concludes with Agreement on Global Minimum Tax: World leaders at the G7 summit agreed to implement a global minimum corporate tax rate of at least 15% to address tax evasion and inequality. (Source: BBC)

World News

  1. Taliban Take Control of Kabul as US Withdraws: The Taliban seized control of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, as the US and its allies completed their withdrawal from the country. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire: Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, agreed to a ceasefire after 11 days of intense fighting in the Gaza Strip. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  3. China Reports First Human Case of H5N6 Bird Flu: China reported its first human case of the H5N6 bird flu virus, which has been linked to poultry outbreaks in the country. (Source: Reuters)

Business

  1. Elon Musk's Net Worth Surpasses $200 Billion: Elon Musk's net worth surpassed $200 billion, making him the richest person in the world, according to Forbes. (Source: Forbes)
  2. Amazon to Acquire MGM Studios: Amazon announced plans to acquire MGM Studios, the iconic film and television production company, for $8.45 billion. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
  3. US Economy Adds 850,000 Jobs in July: The US economy added 850,000 jobs in July, exceeding expectations and marking the 17th consecutive month of job growth. (Source: CNBC)

Health

  1. Delta Variant Spreads Globally: The highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 has spread to over 100 countries, prompting concerns about a potential fourth wave of infections. (Source: The Washington Post)
  2. Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Linked to Rare Blood Clots: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is linked to a rare but serious blood clotting disorder. (Source: NPR)
  3. WHO Warns of Mental Health Crisis Amid Pandemic: The World Health Organization (WHO) warned of a growing mental health crisis amid the COVID-19 pandemic, citing increased rates of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few of the top news headlines from the past week. Stay informed and stay safe!