Following historic protests, Cubans face mass trials.
Popular consultation on trials of former political officials in Mexico: what is it, when will it take place and what are its key points.
The historic drought of the western United States on three maps.
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Biden announces measures to encourage vaccination
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday a series of measures that his government will carry out to try to get more Americans vaccinated and stop the spread of the new coronavirus, amid an increase in hospitalizations and deaths in the United States.
All federal officials must attest that they received the vaccine or adhere to strict protocols.
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After historic protests, Cubans face mass trials
Following the most widespread protests since Fidel Castro's 1959 revolution, Cubans are now preparing for a new aftershock that will shake the communist-led island: the mass trials of those who dared to take to the streets to demand change.
This is what we know about processes.
Justice of Cuba harshly attacks protesters 3:10
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Keys to the popular consultation on trials of former presidents in Mexico
This Sunday, August 1, the popular consultation promoted by the Government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador will be held in Mexico on whether or not former political officials of the country should be brought to trial for possible illegal acts committed in the past.
Here we explain what the question is, how the former presidents reacted and other key points to take into account.
What you should know about the popular consultation in Mexico 3:01
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Historic drought in western USA on 3 maps
More than 95% of the western United States is at some level of drought.
Scientists say that this unprecedented situation is a clear sign of how the climate crisis is affecting not only the weather, but the water supply, food production and electricity generation.
Look at these three maps that illustrate the situation.
Two brothers do not want to leave their home despite fire 2:21
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The good, the beautiful and the serious of the Olympics
The good
: dozens of pairs of brothers live the Olympic experience together in Tokyo.
These are some of his feats.
The cute thing
: Giant robots over a ton are creating art in Tokyo during the Olympics.
The serious thing
: doctors in Japan fear that the health system will collapse due to covid-19.
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Shakira could be tried for tax evasion, according to a Spanish judge
Shakira could be tried for the alleged tax evasion of 14.5 million euros (US $ 17 million) in Spain in the years 2012, 2013 and 2014, ruled a judge in a court near Barcelona.
Shakira could go to trial for alleged tax evasion 2:01
Visits to Disneyland changed. This is what you can expect on your next trip
A month after Disneyland reopened to visitors from outside of California, CNN reporter Megan Marples took a road trip from Arizona to see what part of the magic was left in the "happiest place on Earth." was what was found.
The Disney parks where you will have to wear a mask 0:41
Ashton and Mila say we don't need to bathe every day. This is what the experts think
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis made headlines for saying they don't bathe or bathe their children too often.
In this article, the experts weigh in on how often we should shower and brush our teeth.
A preview: it can depend on your daily activities.
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis hardly bathe their children 0:53
Eating foods high in flavonoids may benefit you
Eating a plate full of colorful foods like strawberries and bell peppers, which include flavonoids, could slow cognitive decline, a new study found.
9 foods that will make you sleep better 1:55
"Arthur" will end his long run on PBS in 2022
"Arthur" Comes to an End After 25 Years: PBS Kids plans to end the iconic children's series, screenwriter Kathy Waugh revealed during a recent interview on the "Finding DW" podcast.
The number of the day
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Scientists are trying to understand why there has been a 36% drop in COVID-19 infections in England after removing some restrictions.
Theories behind the reduction of infections in England 2:01
Quote of the day
"This medal definitely means a lot to me because there was a time when I wanted to retire. I never thought I would get here, considering the injuries."
American gymnast Suni Lee won the gold medal after a series of injuries, tragedies and a horrific accident.
This is what he said about his achievement.
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And to finish…
A video shows how a crowd breaks the windows of a truck to save its driver
Video shows how they destroy car to rescue man 1:54
Some drivers on an Atlanta freeway stopped their vehicles and jumped into a slow-moving pickup when they noticed the man behind the wheel appeared to be unconscious.
