Us news in english
Here are the latest US news in English:
Breaking News
- Biden to Meet with Putin Amid Rising Tensions: US President Joe Biden will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 16, amid rising tensions over Ukraine and cybersecurity issues. (Source: CNN)
- Supreme Court Upholds Abortion Rights: The US Supreme Court has struck down a Texas law that banned most abortions, in a major victory for abortion rights advocates. (Source: The New York Times)
- US Economy Grows at 6.4% Annual Rate: The US economy grew at a 6.4% annual rate in the first quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, as consumer spending and business investment drove growth. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
Politics
- House Passes Bill to Increase Minimum Wage: The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, a move that could help millions of low-wage workers. (Source: NPR)
- Senate Confirms Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court: The US Senate has confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman to serve on the high court. (Source: The Washington Post)
- Biden to Propose New Gun Control Measures: US President Joe Biden is expected to propose new gun control measures, including universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons, in response to recent mass shootings. (Source: The Hill)
Business
- Amazon to Create 10,000 New Jobs in US: Amazon has announced plans to create 10,000 new jobs in the US, as the company continues to expand its operations and invest in its workforce. (Source: CNBC)
- Tesla to Go Private, Elon Musk Says: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to take the company private, in a move that could give him more control over the electric car maker. (Source: Bloomberg)
- US Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.8%: The US unemployment rate has fallen to 5.8%, the lowest level in 18 months, as the job market continues to recover from the pandemic. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
Sports
- NBA Playoffs: Suns Advance to Western Conference Finals: The Phoenix Suns have advanced to the Western Conference Finals, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA playoffs. (Source: ESPN)
- MLB: Yankees and Red Sox to Play in London: The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will play a two-game series in London in June, marking the first time the teams will play each other outside of the US. (Source: The New York Times)
- US Women's Soccer Team Advances to World Cup Semifinals: The US Women's Soccer Team has advanced to the World Cup semifinals, defeating France 1-0 in the quarterfinals. (Source: The Washington Post)
Entertainment
- New 'Star Wars' Series Coming to Disney+: Disney has announced a new "Star Wars" series, titled "Andor," which will premiere on Disney+ in 2022. (Source: Variety)
- Netflix to Launch New 'Stranger Things' Spinoff: Netflix has announced a new "Stranger Things" spinoff series, titled "Stranger Things: 1984," which will premiere in 2022. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- Taylor Swift to Release New Album in July: Taylor Swift has announced plans to release a new album, titled "Folklore," in July, her first new music in five years. (Source: Rolling Stone)