Mexico prepares to celebrate the Day of the Dead. Conan, the dog "hero" in the operation against al-Baghdadi, will visit the White House. Researchers are paying to get infected with the flu virus. This is what you should know to start the day. First the truth.
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Approve rules of the process to Trump's political trial
The House of Representatives of the United States voted Thursday and approved the rules to formalize the proceedings with a view to a political trial against the president of the United States, Donald Trump. The political trial investigation will continue, there will be one or two weeks of statements behind closed doors and public hearings before the House Intelligence Commission, which could begin the second week of November. "It's the biggest witch hunt in US history," Trump replied on his Twitter account - where he also tweeted that the vote affected the market.
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Maduro says he "negotiates" participation of opponents in parliamentary elections
The besieged president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, said that his government "is negotiating with the opposition sectors how the [CNE] will be conformed." Recall: the government government is in talks with the opposition, and the issue of the new formation of the National Electoral Council (CNE) has been one of the topics at the dialogue table. That renewal would have to take, according to the Constitution of Venezuela, from the National Assembly. On Wednesday, Parliament instructed to begin the procedures for the formation of the Electoral Nominations Committee, the body that should, according to the law, decide who is part of the Venezuelan electoral authority.
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The “apps” that you can use to transport yourself in Latin America
If you travel for tourism or work to any of these countries, this list and this map of Latin America will tell you which are the most popular private transport apps available and what their status is. Keep in mind that these applications work in the largest cities. In this list we include the “apps” that are not taxis.
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Conan, the dog that hunted al-Baghdadi, will visit the White House
This Thursday, President Trump revealed the name of the military canine that was injured in the operation against al-Baghdadi. And he also indicated that Conan, a Belgian Malinois pastor, will leave the Middle East next week and then visit the White House. Trump shared an edited photo, from the Daily Wire website, that showed him giving Conan the Medal of Honor. “Thank you, Daily Wire. Very nice representation, but the 'live' version of Conan will just leave the Middle East to the White House sometime next week, ”Trump tweeted.
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Americans can travel almost anywhere, except to these countries
Americans have visa-free access to 184 countries, they have the sixth most powerful passport in the world and countries with historically strict controls are inviting travelers to visit - such as Saudi Arabia and Brazil, which has completely eliminated visa requirements for Americans -. However, Americans still need a visa from a Chinese consulate before walking through the Great Wall, or paying in Bhutan a daily fee and even Cuban beaches to UNESCO sites in North Korea can be difficult or impossible Reach for Americans. Meet here other of those sites with complicated access for Americans.
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Apple warns some iPhone users: update your phone or you won't be able to use the internet
IPhone and iPad products from 2012 and earlier will need the update before midnight UTC on November 3 to maintain an accurate GPS location and continue using the App Store, iCloud, email and web browsing, according to Apple.
Researchers pay to get infected with the flu virus
This is the influenza A virus. The goal is to better understand how it works and how to control it - and they are paying a good amount for it.
Samsung shows concept of new folding phone
The company presented at its annual Samsung Developer Conference a mobile device that doubles as a “shell”: horizontally.
Is it ethical to "grow" brain mass in a laboratory?
The creation of mini-brains or brain organoids has generated an intense debate among the research community. One study seems to suggest that tissue transplantation generates brain waves similar to those of a premature baby.
Twitter will ban political ads
Although the company earned less than three million dollars in political announcements in 2018, Twitter said its decision "was based on principles."
The day's figure
200 million dollars
Four people were arrested after allegedly trying to infiltrate 400 kilograms (880 lb) of methamphetamine in Australia in sriracha bottles, which in the street would have a value close to 200 million dollars.
The date of the day
“Not everyone believes the Holocaust happened. And you have your thoughts, but we are a public school and not all of our parents have the same beliefs. ”
A high school principal in Boca Raton, Florida, was fired Wednesday as a result of emails he sent to a student's parents in April 2018, which seemed to call into question the historical truth of the Holocaust.
And to finish
The Valentino dress worn by Lady Gaga in the Golden Globe can be yours
The Valentino house couture dress, worn by Lady Gaga during the Golden Globe awards ceremony, is being auctioned off by a maid who found it in the star's hotel room. You want it? Can be yours!