Keep up with the latest news stories and developments happening around the world with this blog.
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Introduction
The news is full of stories that can be hard to keep up with. Here’s a quick guide of what’s happening in the world today.
1. North Korea tested a new kind of missile, and the U.S. is considering military options in response
2. The U.S. Senate passed a bill that would repeal Obamacare
3. A powerful earthquake hit Mexico City, causing damage and fatalities
4. Hurricane Irma is barreling towards Florida and is expected to cause major damage
5. investigate Russia’s meddling in the 2016 presidential election
National News
1. [US jobless claims Dip slightly to 787,000](https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/11/politics/us-jobless-claims-economic-recovery/index.html)
2. [Biden and Trudeau talk COVID-19, trade and climate change in first phone call](https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/11/politics/biden-trudeau-first-call-intl/index.html)
3. [Trump pardon recipients include his former chief strategist, ex-campaign aides and a close friend](https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/11/politics/trump-pardon-recipients-steve Bannon-roger stone / index.html)
4. [House to vote on 14th Amendment resolution after Pence rejects 25th Amendment pressure](https://www.cnn.com//2021//02//11//politics//house -14 th -amendment -vote -pence -25th -impeachment //index . html)
International News
Lady Gaga has announced that she will be performing at the 2021 Grammy Awards. This will be her first time performing at the event in over 10 years.
In other news, a new study has found that drinking coffee may help to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Florida, found that coffee drinkers had a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s than those who did not drink coffee.
Finally, a new report has found that the number of people who are living in poverty in the United States has reached its highest level in 50 years. The report, which was released by the census bureau, found that poverty rates increased for all age groups between 2018 and 2019.
Local News
Here are some of the top stories happening in your area today:
-A large fire has broken out at a local warehouse
-A new restaurant is opening downtown
-A new park is being built in the city
-A severe weather warning has been issued for the area
Sports
In the sports world, the biggest story is the start of the NFL season. The defending champion New England Patriots will take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Thursday night opener. Meanwhile, all 32 teams will be in action on Sunday, including a marquee matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks. Elsewhere, the U.S. Open tennis tournament will wrap up this weekend, with Finals taking place on Sunday.
Weather
The weather forecast for today calls for sunny skies with a high of 80 degrees.
Conclusion
Today has been a very eventful day, with a lot of newsworthy things happening around the world. Here is a brief recap of some of the most important stories:
– In the United States, President Donald Trump has announced that he will be pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement. This is a major international agreement that was designed to combat climate change, and Trump’s decision to withdraw from it has been met with criticism from many corners.
– In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Theresa May has announced her plans for a ” snap election ” on June 8th. This unexpected move has been seen as an attempt to consolidate power ahead of the Brexit negotiations, which are due to begin in earnest later this year.
– In Syria, government forces have launched a major offensive against rebel-held areas in the city of Homs. This latest round of fighting is likely to result in significant civilian casualties, and has been condemned by human rights groups.
These are just some of the stories that are making headlines today. For more news and updates, be sure to stay tuned to your favorite news source.
