What's in the news

There are many news stories happening around the world, and it's hard to keep up with everything. Here are some of the top stories from various news sources:

Politics

• The US Senate has acquitted former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial, with 57 senators voting to convict and 43 voting to acquit. (Source: CNN)
• The UK has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca, which is expected to be rolled out to the public soon. (Source: BBC)
• The European Union has agreed to a new trade deal with the UK, which will take effect on January 1, 2021. (Source: The Guardian)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that the COVID-19 pandemic is still a global health emergency, but has also reported a decline in new cases in many countries. (Source: WHO)
• A new study has found that a common antibiotic, azithromycin, may be effective in treating COVID-19 patients. (Source: The New York Times)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of a mysterious respiratory illness, known as EVALI, which is linked to vaping. (Source: CDC)

Business

• The US stock market has seen a significant decline in recent days, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling over 1,000 points. (Source: CNBC)
• The UK's economy has contracted by 2.6% in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to official figures. (Source: The Financial Times)
• The world's largest coffee chain, Starbucks, has announced plans to close over 300 stores in the US and Canada. (Source: Bloomberg)

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards have announced their nominees for the 93rd annual ceremony, with films like "The Father" and "Mank" receiving multiple nods. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
• The popular TV show "The Office" is returning to Netflix in the US, after previously being removed from the platform. (Source: Variety)
• The music industry has seen a surge in sales and streaming of vinyl records, with many artists releasing new music on the format. (Source: Rolling Stone)

Sports

• The Super Bowl is just around the corner, with the Kansas City Chiefs set to face off against the San Francisco 49ers. (Source: ESPN)
• The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Athletic)
• The Australian Open has been postponed until November due to the pandemic. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few of the top stories from around the world. Stay tuned for more updates!