Us daily news
Here are the top US daily news stories:
Breaking News
- Biden Administration to Send 31 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine to Other Countries: The US will donate 31 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to other countries, the White House announced on Tuesday. The move is part of the Biden administration's efforts to address the global pandemic and help other countries access vaccines. (Source: CNN)
- FBI Investigates Possible Russian Interference in 2020 Election: The FBI is investigating whether Russia interfered in the 2020 presidential election, according to a report by The New York Times. The investigation is focused on whether Russia used social media to spread disinformation and influence the outcome of the election. (Source: The New York Times)
Politics
- House Passes Bill to Increase Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour: The House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. The bill, which is part of the Biden administration's economic agenda, would also index the minimum wage to inflation to prevent it from eroding over time. (Source: The Hill)
- Senate Republicans Block Voting Rights Bill: Senate Republicans blocked a voting rights bill on Tuesday, citing concerns about the bill's impact on state election laws. The bill, which was passed by the House in March, would have expanded voting rights and made it easier for people to register to vote. (Source: NPR)
Business
- US Economy Grows at 6.4% Annual Rate in Q1: The US economy grew at a 6.4% annual rate in the first quarter of 2021, according to a report by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The growth was driven by a surge in consumer spending and a rebound in the housing market. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- Amazon to Create 10,000 New Jobs in the US: Amazon announced on Tuesday that it plans to create 10,000 new jobs in the US over the next year. The jobs will be in a variety of fields, including technology, logistics, and customer service. (Source: CNBC)
Sports
- Tiger Woods to Return to Golf at the Masters: Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday that he will return to golf at the Masters tournament in April. Woods has been recovering from a car accident in February that left him with serious injuries. (Source: ESPN)
- Tom Brady to Retire from Football: Tom Brady announced on Tuesday that he will retire from football. Brady, who is widely considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, won seven Super Bowls during his career with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (Source: NBC Sports)
Entertainment
- New 'Star Wars' Series to Premiere on Disney+: Disney announced on Tuesday that a new "Star Wars" series will premiere on Disney+ in the fall. The series, which is titled "Andor," will follow the adventures of a character from the "Rogue One" movie. (Source: Variety)
- Netflix to Release New 'Squid Game' Series: Netflix announced on Tuesday that it will release a new series based on the popular "Squid Game" show. The new series, which is titled "Squid Game: The Challenge," will feature a competition between teams of players who will compete in challenges inspired by the original show. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)