Top news stories this week

Here are some of the top news stories from the past week:

Politics

  1. Impeachment Inquiry: The House Intelligence Committee released a report on the impeachment inquiry into President Trump, detailing allegations of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
  2. Election 2020: The Democratic presidential primary debate season is heating up, with candidates like Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders facing off in a series of debates.
  3. UK General Election: The UK held a general election, with the Conservative Party winning a majority of seats and Boris Johnson becoming Prime Minister.

World News

  1. Hong Kong Protests: Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong continued, with clashes between protesters and police resulting in injuries and arrests.
  2. Iran-US Tensions: Tensions between the US and Iran escalated, with the US launching airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warning of "severe revenge".
  3. Australia Bushfires: Devastating bushfires continued to rage across Australia, with thousands of firefighters battling blazes and millions of acres of land burned.

Business

  1. WeWork IPO: WeWork's initial public offering (IPO) was delayed, with the company's valuation slashed from $47 billion to $20 billion.
  2. Amazon HQ2: Amazon announced plans to build a new headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, with the company investing $2.5 billion in the project.
  3. Tesla Stock: Tesla's stock price plummeted after the company reported a wider-than-expected loss and cut its profit forecast.

Science and Technology

  1. NASA's Artemis Program: NASA announced plans to return humans to the Moon by 2024 under its Artemis program, with the goal of establishing a sustainable presence on the lunar surface.
  2. Google's Stadia: Google launched its Stadia game streaming service, allowing users to play high-quality games on their TVs and computers without the need for a console.
  3. Facebook's Libra: Facebook's cryptocurrency, Libra, faced scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers, with many expressing concerns about the potential risks and consequences of the digital currency.

Sports

  1. NFL Playoffs: The NFL playoffs continued, with the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers advancing to the Super Bowl.
  2. NBA Trade Deadline: The NBA trade deadline passed, with several teams making significant moves to bolster their rosters for the playoffs.
  3. Tiger Woods' Comeback: Tiger Woods won his first PGA Tour event in over five years, sparking a comeback narrative and reigniting his rivalry with rival golfer Phil Mickelson.

These are just a few of the top news stories from the past week. Stay informed and stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments!