Top news this week

Here are the top news stories from the past week:

Politics

  1. Impeachment Trial: The Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump has concluded, with Trump acquitted on both charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
  2. Biden's First Week: President Joe Biden has signed a series of executive orders on his first week in office, including measures to address climate change, COVID-19, and economic inequality.

World News

  1. COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has begun in many countries, with the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union leading the way.
  2. Iran-US Tensions: Tensions between Iran and the United States have escalated after a US drone strike killed top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani, leading to retaliatory attacks on US military bases in Iraq.
  3. Australian Bushfires: The Australian bushfire season has seen devastating wildfires across the country, with thousands of homes destroyed and many lives lost.

Business

  1. Stock Market Volatility: Global stock markets have experienced significant volatility in recent days, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling over 1,000 points in a single day.
  2. Economic Recovery: The global economy is showing signs of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, with many countries experiencing growth in their economies.

Technology

  1. Facebook's Antitrust Probe: The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an antitrust probe into Facebook, alleging that the company has engaged in anti-competitive behavior.
  2. Google's New Search Algorithm: Google has announced a new search algorithm that prioritizes more diverse and authoritative sources of information.

Sports

  1. Super Bowl LV: The Kansas City Chiefs have won Super Bowl LV, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20.
  2. NBA Season Restart: The NBA season has resumed after a four-month hiatus, with teams playing in a "bubble" environment to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

Entertainment

  1. Oscars 2021: The 93rd Academy Awards have been postponed to April 25, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. New Movie Releases: Several highly anticipated movies have been released in recent weeks, including "Wonder Woman 1984" and "The Little Things".

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