Washington post breaking news
Here are the latest breaking news stories from The Washington Post:
Top Stories
- Biden administration to announce new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine invasion: The Biden administration is expected to announce new sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine, according to sources familiar with the matter.
- Supreme Court to hear case on Texas abortion law: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging a Texas law that bans most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a move that could have significant implications for the future of abortion rights in the United States.
- FBI searches for missing 6-year-old girl in Alabama: The FBI is searching for a 6-year-old girl who went missing in Alabama, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
National News
- Biden to visit Texas to survey storm damage: President Biden is set to visit Texas on Friday to survey the damage caused by a devastating winter storm that left millions without power and water.
- House passes bill to increase minimum wage to $15 an hour: The 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 across the country.
- CDC warns of new COVID-19 variant in the United States: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned of a new COVID-19 variant that has been detected in the United States, and officials are urging people to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.
World News
- Ukraine says Russia has launched full-scale invasion: Ukraine's government has said that Russia has launched a full-scale invasion of the country, and the situation is "extremely difficult" for Ukrainian forces.
- Iran says it has executed a man convicted of spying for the United States: Iran has executed a man convicted of spying for the United States, a move that has been condemned by human rights groups and Western governments.
- North Korea launches ballistic missile into the sea: North Korea has launched a ballistic missile into the sea, a move that has been condemned by the United States and other countries.
Business News
- Stock market plunges as investors worry about inflation: The stock market has plunged as investors worry about inflation and the potential impact of rising interest rates on the economy.
- Amazon to lay off thousands of employees: Amazon is set to lay off thousands of employees, a move that is part of a broader trend of job cuts in the tech industry.
- Tesla's stock price falls after Elon Musk's Twitter post: Tesla's stock price has fallen after Elon Musk's Twitter post about the company's financial situation, which some investors interpreted as a sign of trouble.
Sports News
- Tom Brady announces retirement from NFL: Tom Brady has announced his retirement from the NFL, a move that comes after a storied career with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- LeBron James to miss several games with ankle injury: LeBron James is set to miss several games with an ankle injury, a move that could impact the Los Angeles Lakers' chances in the NBA playoffs.
- US women's soccer team advances to World Cup quarterfinals: The US women's soccer team has advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals after defeating Spain in a penalty shootout.
These are just a few of the latest breaking news stories from The Washington Post. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day!