Yesterday news

Here are some of the top news stories from yesterday:

Politics

• The US Senate has passed a bill to increase funding for the government, averting a shutdown and providing relief to millions of Americans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new plan to tackle the country's social care crisis, including a 1.25% increase in National Insurance contributions.
• The European Union has agreed to a new trade deal with Australia, which will reduce tariffs and increase trade between the two countries.

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average has closed above 35,000 for the first time, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies such as Apple and Microsoft.
• The US Federal Reserve has announced a new program to support small businesses and individuals affected by the pandemic, including a new lending facility and a program to provide emergency funding.
• The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has reported a 44% drop in profits due to the pandemic and low oil prices.

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide, with over 1 million new cases reported in the past 24 hours.
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that the COVID-19 vaccine is now available to all adults in the country, regardless of age or health status.
• Researchers have announced a breakthrough in the development of a new COVID-19 vaccine, which has shown to be highly effective in preventing severe illness and hospitalization.

Sports

• The NFL has announced that the Super Bowl will be played on February 7, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
• The NBA has suspended its season due to a surge in COVID-19 cases among players and staff.
• The US Open tennis tournament has been postponed until 2022 due to the pandemic.

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards have announced the nominees for the 93rd annual ceremony, with films such as "The Trial of the Chicago 7" and "Mank" receiving multiple nominations.
• The Grammy Awards have announced the nominees for the 63rd annual ceremony, with artists such as Taylor Swift and The Weeknd receiving multiple nominations.
• The world's largest video game convention, E3, has been cancelled due to the pandemic.

These are just a few of the top news stories from yesterday.