Celebrities of sports, celebrities and even politicians lament the death of Kobe Bryant. Coronavirus remains uncontrolled in China. Brexit finally reaches the goal. Taylor Swift talks about a personal fight on Netflix. Also: know what the year holds for you in the rat year. This is what you should know to start the day. First the truth. Subscribe to the newsletter
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Kobe Bryant dies
The sports world laments the death of Kobe Bryant, the NBA legend, the basketball player who dedicated his life to the Lakers, the Olympic medalist. A helicopter rushed ashore this Sunday in Calabasas, California, with 9 people inside. There were no survivors. The tragedy took on another dimension when it was learned that Bryant was traveling with his 13-year-old daughter, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva. At the time of the accident there was an "extremely low visibility" and the causes of the incident are still under investigation. Famous athletes, celebrities and political leaders have expressed regret. This is the latest about the death of Kobe Bryant.
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The coronavirus continues to spread
On Monday, Wuhan coronavirus deaths rose to 80, with more than 2,700 cases confirmed, mostly in mainland China, according to a statement released by the National Health Commission of that country. China warned Sunday through its health minister that people can get the virus before they have symptoms, something that increases the risk of spreading. This crisis develops during the festive season of the Lunar New Year. This is the latest about this emergency.
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Brexit comes true
After years of political disputes, going to the polls and many news headlines, the United Kingdom will separate from the European Union on Friday, January 31. A second phase (not easy) of trade negotiations with the EU begins in a transition period of 11 months, since the United Kingdom will continue to operate under EU trade rules until 31 December.
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Trump's defense continues in the political trial
After a session on Saturday where the defense of President Trump's legal team began, this Monday the political trial resumes. The president's lawyers, led by Pat Cipollone, are expected to continue their arguments while the Democrats request to call witnesses. A verdict could occur this week.
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Billie Eilish conquers the Grammy
Billie Eilish, 18, swept the top four Grammy 2020 awards: best new artist, recording of the year, album of the year and song of the year. He also won the award for best pop vocal album, totaling five Grammy. This is the list of winners and we also tell you who were the Latin artists who took a prize home.
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At coffee time
Super Bowl in Miami
Next Sunday the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will play the final of American football. It promises to have the most expensive tickets in history. CNN will have coverage all week.
Betelgeuse's supergiant star will explode
It is one of the brightest in the constellation Orion. Astronomers estimate that it could explode at any time in the coming weeks, or in the next 100,000 years. And it would look like this.
What will the year of the rat be like?
So Man-fung Peter, one of Hong Kong's most famous geomancy consultants, gives us some predictions for this 2020 according to the animal of the year you were born.
5 destinations fight against excess tourism
Amsterdam, Venice, Dubrovnik, Barcelona and Santorini have decided to take action against excessive tourism in 2020. Will these plans work?
Taylor Swift recounts her battle with eating disorders
The pop star tells how she overcame an eating disorder in the documentary "Miss Americana," which will premiere on January 31 on Netflix.
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The day's figure
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75 years have passed since the liberation of the Auschwitz camp, sadly famous for being one of the central points of the Holocaust. This day is an international day in memory of the victims of the Holocaust, and CNN in Spanish presents the documentary 'The Voices of Auschwitz'.
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The date of the day
“Words cannot describe the pain I feel. I loved Kobe, he was like a younger brother to me ”
Michael Jordan said it on Sunday in a statement published by his spokesman, in which he also says he is "in shock" at the death of Kobe and Gianna.
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And to finish…
They compare it to Einstein: the Argentine with the highest IQ
José Luis Martínez is the president of MENSA Argentina, a club that brings people together with the highest IQ in the world.
