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Here are some of the latest breaking news stories from around the world, updated 24/7:
Breaking News
- COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6.5 million, with over 300,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (Source: World Health Organization)
- US Politics: The House of Representatives has voted to hold Steve Bannon, a former advisor to President Trump, in contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with a committee investigation into the January 6th Capitol riot. (Source: CNN)
- UK Politics: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the UK will introduce new restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19, including a ban on social gatherings of more than six people. (Source: BBC)
- Middle East: The Israeli military has launched airstrikes against targets in the Gaza Strip, in response to rocket attacks from Palestinian militants. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- Business: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 500 points, as concerns over the spread of COVID-19 and the impact on the global economy continue to weigh on markets. (Source: CNBC)
Top Stories
- Climate Change: A new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns that the world has just over a decade to take action to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. (Source: The New York Times)
- Technology: A new study has found that a popular social media app is spreading misinformation and disinformation at an alarming rate, with many users unaware of the app's true intentions. (Source: The Verge)
- Sports: The NFL has announced that it will be suspending its season for the next two weeks, due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. (Source: ESPN)
- Entertainment: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards, with "The Trial of the Chicago 7" and "Mank" leading the pack with 12 nominations each. (Source: Variety)
International News
- Asia: A powerful typhoon has made landfall in Japan, causing widespread damage and power outages. (Source: Japan Times)
- Europe: The European Union has announced that it will be imposing sanctions on Belarusian officials over the country's disputed presidential election. (Source: Reuters)
- Africa: The World Health Organization has declared a new outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with several cases reported in the past week. (Source: AP News)
- Latin America: A massive protest has taken place in Chile, with thousands of people demanding greater social and economic equality. (Source: BBC News)
US News
- Politics: The US Senate has voted to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, despite opposition from Democrats. (Source: The Washington Post)
- Economy: The US unemployment rate has fallen to 6.9%, as the economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Crime: A mass shooting has occurred in California, with multiple people injured and one person killed. (Source: Los Angeles Times)
- Weather: A severe storm system is moving across the southern United States, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to several states. (Source: National Weather Service)
Business News
- Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 500 points, as concerns over the spread of COVID-19 and the impact on the global economy continue to weigh on markets. (Source: CNBC)
- Economy: The US economy has grown at an annual rate of 33.4% in the third quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. (Source: The New York Times)
- Technology: A new study has found that a popular social media app is spreading misinformation and disinformation at an alarming rate, with many users unaware of the app's true intentions. (Source: The Verge)
- Finance: The Federal Reserve has announced that it will be keeping interest rates low for the foreseeable future, in an effort to stimulate the economy. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
Sports News
- NFL: The NFL has announced that it will be suspending its season for the next two weeks, due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. (Source: ESPN)
- NBA: The NBA has announced that it will be resuming its season in December, with a 72-game schedule. (Source: The Athletic)
- MLB: The MLB has announced that it will be expanding its playoffs to 14 teams, starting in 2022. (Source: ESPN)
- Tennis: The ATP Tour has announced that it will be suspending its season for the next two weeks, due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. (Source: The Guardian)
Entertainment News
- Movies: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards, with "The Trial of the Chicago 7" and "Mank" leading the pack with 12 nominations each. (Source: Variety)
- TV: The Emmys have announced the nominees for the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards, with "The Crown" and "The Mandalorian" leading the pack with 24 nominations each. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- Music: The Grammy Awards have announced the nominees for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, with "Chilombo" by Jhené Aiko leading the pack with 17 nominations. (Source: Billboard)
- Theater: The Tony Awards have announced the nominees for the 74th Annual Tony Awards, with "Moulin Rouge!" and "The Inheritance" leading the pack with 10 nominations each. (Source: The New York Times)