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  1. Biden to Meet with Putin Amid Rising Tensions: President Joe Biden is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva, Switzerland, amid rising tensions between the two nations over issues like Ukraine and cybersecurity.
  2. COVID-19 Cases Surge in US, Hospitalizations Reach New High: The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States has surged to a new high, with hospitalizations also reaching a record high. The surge is attributed to the highly contagious Delta variant.
  3. Facebook to Change Company Name to Meta: Facebook's parent company, Meta, is changing its name to reflect its expanded focus on virtual reality and other technologies beyond social media.
  4. US Economy Grows at 6.5% Annual Rate in Q2: The US economy grew at a 6.5% annual rate in the second quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The growth is attributed to a rebound in consumer spending and a surge in government spending.
  5. 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 millions of years ago.

World News

  1. UK's Boris Johnson Under Pressure to Resign Over Partygate Scandal: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing growing pressure to resign over allegations that he and his staff broke COVID-19 lockdown rules.
  2. China's Xi Jinping to Meet with North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un: Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Beijing, amid tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
  3. 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 supplies.

Business News

  1. Amazon to Acquire MGM Studios for $8.45 Billion: Amazon has agreed to acquire MGM Studios, the owner of iconic film and TV franchises like James Bond and Rocky, for $8.45 billion.
  2. Tesla's Elon Musk Loses $15 Billion in a Day as Stock Plunges: Tesla's stock price plunged by 10% on Monday, wiping out $15 billion of Elon Musk's net worth.
  3. Walmart to Acquire Cornershop, a Chilean Grocery Delivery Service: Walmart has agreed to acquire Cornershop, a Chilean grocery delivery service, for $225 million.

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