4 things you need to know about the news today

Hi friends! If you’re like me, you’re always wondering what’s going on in the world. That’s why I’ve put together this list of 4 things you need to know about the news today. From politics to pop culture, these are the stories everyone is talking about.

  1. Politicians are still fighting over the stimulus package.
    The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the global economy, and lawmakers are still fighting over how to best provide relief. The most recent stimulus package, which was proposed by Republicans, includes a $300 weekly unemployment supplement and $600 billion for small businesses. However, Democrats say that this is not enough, and are pushing for a more generous package that would provide $1,200 stimulus checks for every American adult and additional funds for food assistance and rental assistance programs. It remains to be seen whether or not the two sides will be able to come to an agreement.
  2. In other political news, Kamala Harris has been tapped as Joe Biden’s running mate.
    Former Vice President Joe Biden has announced that Senator Kamala Harris will be his running mate in the upcoming election. This makes Harris the first Black woman and first person of Indian descent to be named as a major party’s vice presidential nominee. In her remarks after being tapped, Harris said that she would “fight alongside” Biden to improve the lives of everyday Americans.
  3. The release of new Sony PlayStation consoles has been delayed due to production issues caused by the pandemic.
    Gamers who were looking forward to the release of Sony’s new PlayStation 5 console will have to wait a little longer—the company has announced that due to production issues caused by the pandemic, the release date has been pushed back from November 12th to sometime in mid-November. While this news is sure to disappoint some gamers, others say they’re happy Sony is taking its time to ensure that everything is done right rather than rushing out a product that isn’t up to par.
  4. A new study has found that face masks can be effective at reducing transmission of COVID-19.
    A new study published in The Lancet medical journal has found that face masks can reduce transmission of COVID-19 by up 75%. The study also found that cloth face masks were just as effective as surgical masks at reducing transmission rates. So if you haven’t already, now might be a good time to start wearing a mask when you leave the house!


I hope you found this helpful! Stay tuned for tomorrow’s edition where we’ll cover more things you need to know about the news today.

Hi friends! If you’re like me, you’re always wondering what’s going on in the world. That’s why I’ve put together this list of 4 things you need to know about the news today. From politics to pop culture, these are the stories everyone is talking about. Politicians are still fighting over the stimulus package.The COVID-19…

Hi friends! If you’re like me, you’re always wondering what’s going on in the world. That’s why I’ve put together this list of 4 things you need to know about the news today. From politics to pop culture, these are the stories everyone is talking about. Politicians are still fighting over the stimulus package.The COVID-19…