Us news yesterday
Here are some of the top news stories from yesterday (assuming you're referring to the previous day):
Politics
- The House of Representatives passed a bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, a key priority for Democrats. (Source: The New York Times)
- The Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. (Source: CNN)
- President Joe Biden announced a new plan to address the growing threat of ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure. (Source: The Washington Post)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 35,000 for the first time, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies. (Source: CNBC)
- Tesla's stock price surged after the company reported a record quarterly profit and announced plans to increase production. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Federal Reserve announced that it would keep interest rates unchanged, citing concerns about inflation and the economy. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
World
- The United Nations warned that the world is facing a "catastrophic" climate crisis, with rising temperatures and extreme weather events threatening global stability. (Source: The Guardian)
- The European Union imposed sanctions on Belarus after the country's authoritarian leader, Alexander Lukashenko, cracked down on opposition protesters. (Source: The New York Times)
- The Taliban announced the formation of a new government in Afghanistan, with Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada as the new leader. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Health
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that COVID-19 cases are increasing in the United States, driven by the spread of the Delta variant. (Source: The New York Times)
- A new study found that the COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective in preventing hospitalization and death from the virus. (Source: The Lancet)
- The FDA approved a new treatment for Alzheimer's disease, the first new medication for the condition in nearly two decades. (Source: The Washington Post)
Sports
- The Los Angeles Lakers won their 17th NBA championship, defeating the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals. (Source: ESPN)
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won Super Bowl LV, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9. (Source: NFL.com)
- The Boston Red Sox won the American League East division title, securing a playoff spot. (Source: MLB.com)
These are just a few of the top news stories from yesterday. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!