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Top Stories

  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 such as Ukraine and cybersecurity.
  2. COVID-19 Cases Surge in the US: The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States has surged in recent days, with over 100,000 new cases reported on Monday alone. The surge is attributed to the highly contagious Delta variant.
  3. Israel-Gaza Conflict Escalates: The conflict between Israel and Gaza has escalated, with both sides exchanging heavy fire and rockets. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of dozens of people, including children.
  4. US Economy Grows at 6.4% Annual Rate: The US economy grew at an annual rate of 6.4% in the second quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The growth is attributed to a surge in consumer spending and a rebound in the manufacturing sector.
  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. The discovery was made using data from the rover's Alpha Particle X-Ray Spectrometer (APXS) instrument.

Breaking News

  1. Breaking: Explosion Rocks Beirut, Lebanon: An explosion has rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut, causing widespread damage and injuries. The cause of the explosion is not yet known.
  2. Breaking: US and China Reach Trade Deal: The United States and China have reached a trade deal, which will reduce tariffs on certain goods and increase US exports to China.
  3. Breaking: NASA's Artemis Program to Return Humans to Moon by 2024: NASA's Artemis program is on track to return humans to the moon by 2024, with the goal of establishing a sustainable presence on the lunar surface.

Trending News

  1. Trending: 'The Crown' Actress Emma Corrin Comes Out as Non-Binary: Actress Emma Corrin, who plays Princess Diana in the Netflix series "The Crown," has come out as non-binary, using they/them pronouns.
  2. Trending: 'The Office' Star Steve Carell to Reprise Role as Michael Scott: Steve Carell is set to reprise his role as Michael Scott in a special episode of "The Office," which will air on NBC later this year.
  3. Trending: 'Game of Thrones' Prequel Series 'House of the Dragon' to Premiere in 2022: The highly anticipated prequel series "House of the Dragon" is set to premiere on HBO in 2022, with a cast that includes Paddy Considine and Olivia Cooke.

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Yahoo News Live. Stay tuned for more breaking news and trending stories throughout the day!