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- Biden to meet with Putin in Geneva: The two leaders will discuss a range of issues, including cybersecurity, arms control, and human rights.
- COVID-19 cases surge in the US: The country is seeing a significant increase in cases, with many states reporting record numbers of new infections.
- NASA's Perseverance rover discovers evidence of ancient lake on Mars: The rover has been exploring Jezero Crater, a 45-kilometer-wide impact crater that was once home to a lake.
- US economy adds 559,000 jobs in May: The unemployment rate fell to 5.8%, but many economists are warning that the recovery is still fragile.
- Supreme Court rules in favor of Google in copyright case: The court said that Google's use of copyrighted material in its search engine was fair use.
World News
- UK and EU reach post-Brexit trade deal: The two sides have agreed on a deal that will govern trade between the UK and the EU after the UK's departure from the EU.
- China reports first death from new COVID-19 variant: The variant, which was first detected in the city of Nanjing, has spread to several other provinces in China.
- India's COVID-19 crisis worsens: The country is seeing a surge in cases, with many hospitals overwhelmed and oxygen supplies running low.
- North Korea conducts missile test: The test was seen as a show of force by the North Korean government, which has been increasingly provocative in recent months.
- Turkey's Erdogan says he will not apologize for 1915 Armenian genocide: The Turkish government has long denied that the massacre of Armenians during World War I was a genocide.
Business
- Stocks rise as investors await Fed decision: The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates low, which could boost the stock market.
- Amazon to hire 75,000 workers in the US: The company is looking to hire workers to help it meet growing demand for its services.
- Tesla's stock surges after strong earnings report: The company reported a profit for the first time in three years, and its stock rose by 10%.
- Gold prices rise as investors seek safe-haven assets: The price of gold rose by 1% as investors sought safe-haven assets amid concerns about the global economy.
- Walmart to raise minimum wage for US workers: The company will raise the minimum wage for its US workers to $15 per hour, effective in July.
Sports
- NBA playoffs: Bucks take 2-0 lead over Hawks: The Milwaukee Bucks have taken a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
- MLB: Yankees defeat Red Sox in thrilling game: The Yankees won 5-4 in a game that featured several dramatic moments.
- NFL: Tom Brady signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The quarterback has signed a two-year contract with the Buccaneers.
- Golf: Rory McIlroy wins PGA Championship: McIlroy won his second major of the year, and his fifth overall.
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic wins French Open: Djokovic won his 18th Grand Slam title, and his second French Open title.