Top news stories today

Here are some of the top news stories from around the world today:

Politics

  1. Biden's Infrastructure Bill Passes Senate: The US Senate has passed a bipartisan infrastructure bill, which aims to invest $1 trillion in the country's infrastructure over the next five years.
  2. UK-EU Trade Talks Reach Impasse: Negotiations between the UK and EU on a post-Brexit trade deal have reached an impasse, with both sides failing to agree on key issues such as fishing rights and state aid.

Business

  1. Elon Musk's Net Worth Surpasses $200 Billion: Tesla CEO Elon Musk's net worth has surpassed $200 billion, making him the richest person in the world, according to Forbes.
  2. Amazon to Acquire MGM Studios: Amazon has agreed to acquire MGM Studios, the iconic film and television production company, for $8.45 billion.

World News

  1. Taliban Take Control of Kabul: The Taliban have taken control of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, after the government collapsed and President Ashraf Ghani fled the country.
  2. North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile: North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea, in a move that has been condemned by the international community.

Health

  1. COVID-19 Cases Surge in US: COVID-19 cases are surging in the US, with over 100,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  2. New COVID-19 Variant Discovered in South Africa: A new COVID-19 variant has been discovered in South Africa, which has sparked concerns about its potential to spread and evade vaccines.

Sports

  1. Tiger Woods to Return to Golf: Tiger Woods has announced that he will return to professional golf, just over a year after a serious car accident left him with multiple injuries.
  2. NFL Players' Union Files Grievance Over COVID-19 Protocols: The NFL Players' Association has filed a grievance against the NFL over its COVID-19 protocols, citing concerns about player safety and the lack of transparency in the testing process.

These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world today. Stay informed and stay safe!