Upi news
UPI (United Press International) is a global news agency that provides news coverage to media outlets around the world. Here are some recent news stories from UPI:
Top Stories
- Biden signs executive order on climate change: President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday aimed at addressing climate change, including rejoining the Paris climate accord and setting a goal to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 50-52% by 2030.
- COVID-19 cases surge in India: India reported a record 168,000 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, as the country struggles to contain a surge in infections that has overwhelmed its healthcare system.
- Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire that will take effect on Friday, ending 11 days of intense fighting between the two sides.
- NASA's Perseverance rover discovers evidence of ancient lake on Mars: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have supported life billions of years ago.
- China's economy grows at slowest pace in 30 years: China's economy grew at its slowest pace in 30 years in the first quarter, as the country struggles to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Business
- Stocks fall as inflation concerns rise: Stocks fell on Wednesday as investors grew concerned about rising inflation and the potential impact on the economy.
- Amazon to hire 100,000 workers: Amazon announced plans to hire 100,000 workers in the United States and Canada to help meet growing demand for its services.
- Tesla's stock surges after earnings report: Tesla's stock surged on Wednesday after the company reported stronger-than-expected earnings and revenue.
Sports
- Lakers' LeBron James wins NBA MVP award: Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James won the NBA Most Valuable Player award for the fourth time in his career.
- Tiger Woods to return to golf at Masters: Tiger Woods announced on Wednesday that he will return to golf at the Masters tournament in April, his first major appearance since his car accident in February.
- NFL to play 17-game schedule in 2021: The NFL announced on Wednesday that it will play a 17-game schedule in the 2021 season, with each team playing one additional game.
Entertainment
- Oscars to have virtual red carpet: The Academy Awards will have a virtual red carpet this year, allowing celebrities to participate remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Netflix to launch new streaming service: Netflix announced plans to launch a new streaming service called "N-Plus" that will offer additional content and features.
- Taylor Swift to re-record old albums: Taylor Swift announced on Wednesday that she will re-record her old albums after a dispute with her former record label over ownership of her master recordings.
These are just a few of the latest news stories from UPI. You can visit their website for more news and updates from around the world.