**Top Stories**.
* **Powerful earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria, killing thousands**.
– A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria on Monday, causing widespread devastation and killing thousands of people. Rescue workers are struggling to reach the hardest-hit areas as the death toll continues to rise..
* **US and China hold high-level talks on trade and other issues**.
– US and Chinese officials met in Washington on Monday for high-level talks on a range of issues, including trade, climate change, and the war in Ukraine. The talks aimed to ease tensions between the two countries and find areas of cooperation..
* **Russia suspends participation in New START nuclear treaty**.
– Russia announced on Tuesday that it is suspending its participation in the New START nuclear treaty, a key arms control agreement with the United States. The move raises concerns about the future of nuclear disarmament efforts..
**Other Headlines**.
**World News**.
* **Deadly clashes erupt in Israeli-occupied West Bank**.
– Clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian protesters erupted in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Tuesday, leaving several Palestinians dead. The violence follows a recent spike in tensions in the region..
* **North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles**.
– North Korea fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea on Tuesday, according to South Korea’s military. The launches come amid concerns that North Korea may be preparing for a nuclear test..
* **Iran arrests protesters following deadly crackdown**.
– Iranian authorities have arrested hundreds of protesters following a deadly crackdown on anti-government demonstrations. The protests erupted over the death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who was arrested by morality police..
**US News**.
* **Biden to deliver State of the Union address**.
– US President Joe Biden will deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night. The speech is expected to focus on the economy, the war in Ukraine, and other domestic and foreign policy issues..
* **Supreme Court hears case on affirmative action**.
– The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments this week in a case that could overturn affirmative action policies in college admissions. The case has drawn intense scrutiny from both supporters and opponents of affirmative action..
* **Mass shooting at Michigan State University**.
– A gunman opened fire on the campus of Michigan State University on Monday night, killing three people and injuring five others. The suspect was later apprehended by police..
**Business News**.
* **Global stock markets tumble amid economic uncertainty**.
– Global stock markets fell sharply on Tuesday amid concerns about the global economy. The decline was led by technology and energy stocks..
* **Tesla recalls over 360,000 vehicles over self-driving software**.
– Tesla is recalling over 360,000 vehicles equipped with its Full Self-Driving software over concerns that the system may cause crashes. The recall affects vehicles manufactured between 2016 and 2023..
* **Amazon to lay off over 18,000 employees**.
– Amazon announced on Wednesday that it will lay off over 18,000 employees, primarily in corporate roles. The job cuts come as the company faces a slowdown in growth and rising costs..
**Science and Technology News**.
* **New study suggests human activity is driving mass extinction**.
– A new study published in the journal Nature suggests that human activity is causing the sixth mass extinction in Earth’s history. The study found that species are going extinct at a rate that is 100 times faster than the natural background rate..
* **Scientists develop new vaccine for malaria**.
– Scientists have developed a new malaria vaccine that shows promising results in early clinical trials. The vaccine is based on a protein found on the surface of malaria parasites..
* **NASA’s Artemis I mission returns to Earth**.
– NASA’s Artemis I mission, which launched in November 2022, successfully returned to Earth on Sunday. The mission was a test flight of the Orion spacecraft, which is intended to carry astronauts to the Moon in future missions..
**Health and Wellness News**.
* **New guidelines issued for screening and treating high blood pressure**.
– The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidelines for screening and treating high blood pressure. The guidelines recommend that adults over the age of 18 get their blood pressure checked every two years..
* **Study finds link between sleep deprivation and heart disease**.
– A new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that people who get less than six hours of sleep per night are more likely to develop heart disease. The study suggests that sleep deprivation may increase inflammation and other risk factors for heart disease..
* **FDA approves new drug for Alzheimer’s disease**.
– The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug called lecanemab for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The drug is designed to slow the progression of the disease by targeting amyloid plaques in the brain..
