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- Biden to Meet with Putin Amid Rising Tensions: President Joe Biden will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva, Switzerland, amid rising tensions between the two nations over issues such as Ukraine and cybersecurity.
- COVID-19 Cases Surge in US as Delta Variant Spreads: The number of COVID-19 cases in the US has surged in recent weeks, with the highly contagious Delta variant spreading rapidly across the country.
- Israel-Gaza Conflict Escalates as Rockets Hit Tel Aviv: The conflict between Israel and Gaza has escalated, with rockets hitting Tel Aviv and the Israeli military launching airstrikes on Gaza.
- NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Lake on Mars: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have supported life billions of years ago.
- Facebook to Change Company Name to Meta: Facebook is changing its company name to Meta, a move that reflects the company's growing focus on virtual reality and other technologies.
US News
- Biden Signs Executive Order to Address Gun Violence: President Joe Biden has signed an executive order aimed at addressing gun violence in the US, including measures to improve background checks and red flag laws.
- Supreme Court Rules in Favor of LGBTQ+ Workers: The US Supreme Court has ruled that LGBTQ+ workers are protected from discrimination under federal law, in a major victory for the LGBTQ+ community.
- California Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate: Wildfires in California have forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes, with firefighters battling to contain the blazes.
World News
- UK and EU Reach Post-Brexit Trade Deal: The UK and EU have reached a post-Brexit trade deal, which will govern trade between the two sides after the UK's departure from the EU.
- China Reports First COVID-19 Cases in Months: China has reported its first COVID-19 cases in months, with the country's health authorities scrambling to contain the outbreak.
- India's COVID-19 Crisis Worsens as Hospitals Run Out of Oxygen: India's COVID-19 crisis has worsened, with hospitals running out of oxygen and patients dying due to lack of medical care.
Business News
- Stock Market Tumbles as Inflation Concerns Grow: The stock market has tumbled as concerns about inflation and interest rates have grown, with investors seeking safe-haven assets such as gold and bonds.
- Amazon to Acquire MGM Studios for $8.45 Billion: Amazon has agreed to acquire MGM Studios for $8.45 billion, in a move that will give the e-commerce giant a major foothold in the film and television industry.
- Tesla's Stock Price Plummets as Elon Musk Sells Shares: Tesla's stock price has plummeted after Elon Musk sold a significant portion of his shares in the company, sparking concerns about the company's financial health.
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