A restaurant goes viral for a $ 470 account. TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to sites that have whales and dolphins in captivity. Meet the new Instagram feature against cyberbullying. This is what you should know to start the day. First the truth.
1. Vizcarra remains president
After Martín Vizcarra dissolved the Congress of Peru and Parliament appointed Vice President Mercedes Aráoz as acting president, she resigned. The president of the Permanent Commission of the Parliament, Pedro Olaechea, affirms that he cannot assume because there is no longer the body of the Congress. So, Martín Vizcarra is still president. The Permanent Commission, made up of 23 congressmen, will look for ways to restore constitutional order. This is an explanation of the panorama in the institutional crisis.
2. Trump's men in the political trial scandal
While President Donald Trump faces the possibility of a political trial, he has his own heavy team in Washington that struggles to keep his presidency alive. Here is a brief guide to who they are: the secretary of Justice, William Barr; the vice president of the United States, Mike Pence; South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham; his personal lawyer Rudolph Giuliani and the secretary of state, Mike Pompeo.
3. 70 years of the People's Republic of China in graphics
When the People's Republic of China was founded 70 years ago, it was a poor and underdeveloped country, colloquially described in the West as "the poor man of Asia." Seven decades later it is one of the most powerful nations and has the second largest economy in the world. On Tuesday, Beijing organized a massive celebration to commemorate the occasion, chaired by President Xi Jinping. The journey so far has become one of the most chaotic and expensive periods in modern Chinese history. Here are five graphics that help break down the 70 years of the Asian giant.
4. Instagram and its new role against cyberbullying
The social media platform announced an initiative in this difficult task: it is globally implementing a function called “Restrict”, a tool that has been testing since July. When you "restrict" another user, the comments in that person's posts are only visible to them and not to other people. Restricted users will also not be able to see if you are active on Instagram at any given time, or if you have read their direct messages.
5. Breast cancer month: three ways to prevent and detect it
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2019 there will be 271,270 new cases of breast cancer in the US, 99% of which will be diagnosed in women. These are some ways to help prevent and detect this very common and serious disease.
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These are the most powerful passports in the world
Upon entering the last quarter of 2019, Japan and Singapore have remained in their position as the most useful passports to travel the world. Meet the others here (see if yours is there).
TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to sites that raise whales and dolphins
The company announced that it will no longer sell tickets or earn money at attractions that breed or import captive whales and dolphins.
Roman restaurant goes viral for US $ 470
A restaurant in Rome received a wave of complaints about the supposed price premium on its dishes to tourists, after two Japanese diners said they had received an account for 430 euros (or US $ 470) for two dishes of spaghetti and fish, in addition of water.
What do you get when Hershey's and Yuengling come together? Chocolate beer
For parents who jealously look at their children who do "trick or treat", dipped in pillowcases full of Halloween candy, Hershey and Yuengling are thinking of you. And they have come together to develop a new delight for adults, just in time for the sweet tooth season.
Microsoft shows new folding phone and reveals AirPods rival
All the announcements, new versions and devices that Microsoft revealed this Wednesday in New York.
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Between 2,400 and 3,500 dollars.
Anyone who discriminates in Colombia on the basis of race, religion, political ideology, or national ethnic or cultural origin will have a fine “of ten (10) to fifteen (15) monthly legal minimum wages in force”, that is, around US $ 2,400 and $ 3,500 dollars. Here we tell you how much you would pay fine (and jail) in some countries for discriminating.
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“When I read the headlines of the news or see debates about the anger that immigration produces on social networks, I feel fear for those in similar situations. I feel fear for my country. ”
Singer Selena Gomez published an article in Time magazine , where she revealed that several members of her family arrived illegally in the United States.
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The Bronx Zoo says that a woman who entered a lion's habitat and danced in it could have died
The video, broadcast on social networks, shows the woman dancing in front of the animal. Zoo officials said the woman put her life at risk and denounced her.
