We tell you why losing weight can have long-term consequences. Also: what is the Jalisco Nueva Generación cartel? Learn about Moody's prediction for the 2020 election in the U.S. This is what you should know to start the day. First the truth.
1. Panic in Sinaloa
On Thursday afternoon in Culiacán, Sinaloa, there were strong clashes between alleged members of the Sinaloa cartel and Mexican security forces, who had just captured Ovidio Guzmán López, son of drug trafficker Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán. Hours later, the government decided to release him to protect lives, Mexico's Secretary of Security and Protection, Alfonso Durazo, told Reuters.
2. What is the Jalisco Nueva Generación cartel?
Jalisco Nueva Generación is a criminal group that separated from the Sinaloa cartel in 2010. It is “one of the most powerful and fastest growing cartels in Mexico and the United States,” according to the DEA assessment.
3. What is next with brexit?
After months of negotiations, the United Kingdom and the European Union reached a new agreement for Brexit, according to a statement by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker. The next challenge for Johnson will be to obtain the approval of the British Parliament.
4. Workers who are part of ethnic minorities have worse schedules
A report from the University of California found that workers in retail and fast food businesses that belong to minorities in the US They work more erratically than white workers. Last-minute and unpredictable schedules and canceled shifts are part of the reality of such employees.
5. Losing weight can have long-term consequences
Researchers found that the association between weight gain and mortality weakens as you get older, and that losing weight in middle age or adulthood can increase the risk of premature death, especially when it comes to heart disease. Here we explain the findings of the study published in The BMJ.
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Is edible collagen the source of youth? Perhaps
While the evidence about collagen is far from conclusive, most doctors agree that there are few inconveniences in eating it if you wish, as long as you keep expectations under control and some things in mind.
Science supports the use of the 'snooze' button in the alarm
It is common for teenagers to press the repeat or postpone button (known as 'snooze') on alarms. Experts say that science is increasingly on the side of that practice. This is the reason.
95% of analyzed baby foods contain toxic metals
Tests of 168 baby foods conducted by the Healthy Babies Bright Futures group found that 95% contain toxic metals that can cause loss of IQ and developmental delays in babies.
Bella Hadid is the most beautiful woman in the world, according to 'science'
You can't argue with science, right? This is the story behind the statement about the beauty of this woman.
The Vatican seeks to reach the “ millennials” with the launch of a digital rosary
The Vatican announced the launch of "Click to Pray eRosary" ("One click to pray the rosary"), an application-driven device that can be used as a bracelet, and that is activated by making the cross sign.
This is the closest solar system to Earth that contains multiple planets
Just 11 light years from Earth is the star system GJ 15 A with two planets that revolve around a red dwarf star.
The day's figure
550,000 customers
A cyclone pump left more than 550,000 customers without electricity and interrupted travel in the Northeast.
The date of the day
“ Trump will win the 2020 elections”
The economic consultant Moody's made a projection on who would win the US elections. in 2020. The firm based its forecast on the economic situation of the country and how it will continue until November next year.
And to finish…
This is how the new version of the Microsoft flight simulator looks
Since its creation, 35 years ago, the Microsoft flight simulator has allowed aviation fans to cross the skies of our planet. In 2020, the company will launch a new version. This has been the evolution of software over three decades.
