What are the implications of decriminalizing cocaine use? The first Costco store in China was so popular that traffic collapsed - we have the video of chaos. And we give you tips to have a good digestion. This is what you should know to start the day. First the truth.
1. The indigenous guardians of the Amazon in Brazil
While fires continue in many parts of the Amazon, the Waiapi indigenous tribe sees the future with fear. President Jair Bolsonaro has said he wants to use the land where they have lived for decades for exploitation of miners and ranchers. The results could be catastrophic, not only for the lifestyle of the Waiapi but also for the ecosystem that many consider the "lungs of the Earth." About 13% of Brazil is legally considered indigenous land, mainly in the Amazon. CNN gained rare access to a Waiapi village and spoke with tribal leaders about what could happen if the government expropriated their lands.
2. Immigrants to maintain the US economy growing
David Kelly, chief global strategist at JPMorgan Funds, argued in his most recent weekly report that the United States could soon face a huge shortage of labor as more baby boomers reach retirement age. Currently there are not enough young people to replace them. Unless the United States adds more young people to the workforce, any tax reduction or other stimulus would be "more useless than a fast car in a big city." Here are some of Kelly's recommendations to help fill the short-term demographic gap.
3. Dorian could arrive in Florida later this weekend
The tropical storm is expected to become a category 1 hurricane as it approaches Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic on Wednesday and Thursday, according to CNN meteorologist Dave Hennen. The forecasts showed that Dorian would be near the east coast of Florida on Sunday. However, there was a word of warning: "It is still too early to forecast impacts," Hennen said.
🌀 Look here where Dorian is right now.
4. Consumers still have confidence in the US economy.
Although economists expected consumer confidence to be affected in August, after a very strong July, American consumers still have much more confidence in the US economy. than many predicted. In August, The Conference Board consumer confidence index stood at 135.1, slightly below 135.8 in July, but well above the Refinitiv consensus forecast of 129.5. The strong labor market is helping consumers set aside concerns about the US-China trade war.
5. Deaths from heart disease and other conditions are on the rise
Mortality rates from cardiometabolic diseases (heart disease, stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure) were decreasing, but then reached a worrying turning point in 2010, and remained unchanged or increased thereafter, according to published research in the medical journal JAMA.
At coffee time
They build a rover to look for life on Mars
The first planetary rover in Europe, called "Rosalind Franklin", is already built. The device has a clear mission: discover if there is life on Mars.
The London underground heat will be used to heat homes
In what is believed to be a global milestone, the residual heat from the north London underground line will be used and channeled to homes and businesses in the Islington district by the end of the year.
The first Costco store in China was so popular that traffic collapsed
The retailer opened its first physical outlet in Shanghai on Tuesday, and quickly filled up with so many people that it could not remain open. "Please, don't come," Costco asked in an alert message. Look here the chaos in the store.
25% of the skin is removed from a Florida man in his fight against comecarne bacteria
A Florida man underwent three surgeries to remove 25% of the body's skin while fighting an infection of comecarne bacteria.
Nintendo Switch Lite: a new (cheaper) version of a successful console for those who play on the go
The Switch was a bestseller for Nintendo when it launched in 2017. Now comes the Switch Lite, smaller, cheaper and only portable.
What are the implications of legally allowing cocaine use?
Zara Snapp, co-founder of the RIA Mexico Institute, commented to Carmen Aristegui the implications of the two protections obtained by the Mexico United Against Crime organization for the recreational use of cocaine, but not for its commercialization.
The day's figure
Between 290 meters and 650 meters in diameter
An asteroid, estimated to be between 290 meters and 650 meters in diameter, will pass through Earth on September 14. As a reference, the tallest building in the world is the Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, which reaches 828 meters high.
The date of the day
“Why do they have their eyes on the Amazon? What do they want there?
The president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, questioned the intentions behind the impulse of the president of France, Emmanuel Macron, to join an international effort to help preserve the Amazon rainforest from fires, and called it an attack on the sovereignty of Brazil.
And to finish
This you must do to have a good digestion
The popular Western diet, as many of us know it, is rich in refined carbohydrates, saturated fats and countless additives; Probiotics can be used to counteract these foods and maintain a balance of our intestinal flora.
