Whats happening 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 COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally, with over 90 million cases reported worldwide. (Source: World Health Organization)
- A new variant of the COVID-19 virus has been detected in the UK, which is believed to be more contagious than previous strains. (Source: The New York Times)
- Researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine, with a new shot showing promising results in clinical trials. (Source: The Washington Post)
Business
- The US stock market has experienced 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 tech companies, including Apple and Amazon, have reported significant profits in their latest quarterly earnings reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Entertainment
- The 93rd Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, have been postponed to April 25, 2021, due to the ongoing pandemic. (Source: Variety)
- The popular TV show "The Office" is set to return to Netflix in the US, after a deal was struck between the streaming service and the show's producers. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- The music industry has seen a significant increase in streaming numbers, with many artists experiencing a surge in popularity during the pandemic. (Source: Rolling Stone)
Sports
- The NFL has announced that the Super Bowl will be played on February 7, 2021, with the Kansas City Chiefs facing off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (Source: ESPN)
- The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the ongoing pandemic, with many teams experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks. (Source: The Athletic)
- The Australian Open has been postponed to February 2021, due to the ongoing pandemic and travel restrictions. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world. There are many more stories happening every day, and it's always a good idea to stay informed and up-to-date on current events.