The 5 things you should know this February 11: Crisis in El Salvador

The five most likely scenarios in New Hampshire. Know where the lithium that recharges your cell phone and your car comes from. The last of the coronavirus. This is what you should know to start the day. First the truth. Subscribe to the newsletter

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Crisis in El Salvador

The tension between El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele, and opposition lawmakers about the approval of funds for the president's security plan increases. On Sunday, Bukele, along with military and police, entered the National Assembly demanding the approval of the money, but there was no quorum in the extraordinary session. The president gave the Legislative one week to give the green light to the loan. Meanwhile, the attorney general said that "the Armed Forces must measure their actions."

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Coronavirus: more than a thousand dead

Wuhan's coronavirus has killed more than 1,000 people worldwide since the outbreak began, according to authorities. More than 42,000 have been infected. The focus is on cruise ships with confined passengers and in quarantine: "Nobody loves us," were the words of David Holst, who, with his wife, is stranded with other passengers on a cruise near the coast of Taiwan. It is "a polluted prison," says one person on a cruise in Japan.

See also:

• The coronavirus already affects the global economy and it is feared that the situation will worsen
• iPhones and AirPods may be in short supply due to coronavirus
• In Mexico they investigate a new case of possible coronavirus

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The five most likely scenarios in New Hampshire

This Tuesday the Democratic primary of New Hampshire is held. CNN analyst Chris Cillizza presents the five most likely scenarios: a perspective on how Klobuchar, Warren, Biden, Buttigieg and Sanders will be positioned.

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Bryan Rusell seeks to end discrimination against youth with Down syndrome

Bryan Rusell, a 27-year-old Peruvian, has been the protagonist, not of one, but of several episodes in which, he says, he has felt discriminated against. Rusell was born with Down syndrome and believes that lack of knowledge and information have made him the protagonist of painful situations, but he has not been discouraged. Look more in Human Being Project.

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5 harmful effects of loneliness

Almost everyone feels lonely at some point. For some people, loneliness is a way of life, one that may be due not to the number of people around them but to the lack of connection with others. And, according to research, chronic loneliness can have adverse consequences for your health. Scientists are still examining the link between mental and physical health and how loneliness affects our bodies.

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At coffee time

The milestones of the Oscar 2020

The 2020 Oscar Awards ceremony was a historic night. These were some of the milestones of the most important gala in Hollywood.

Big brands leave the Mobile World Congress due to the coronavirus

Technology giants Amazon and Sony are the most recent companies to withdraw from the Mobile World Congress. Ericsson and LG Electronics announced last week that they would not attend the event, scheduled for the end of the month.

Plastic surgery inspired by filters and editing applications will not disappear

This trend, often called "Snapchat dysmorphia," continues to grow despite concerns, experts say.

A student is growing his hair to give it to his sick sister

Instead of cutting his hair and following the rules, Newt Johnson decided to study at home. He must reach about 35.6 centimeters before he can donate his hair to his sister Maggie through the non-profit organization Locks of Love.

Know where the lithium that recharges your cell phone and car comes from

Lithium is the key element for rechargeable batteries used in Formula E phones and cars. But where is it produced and how? The answer is in Chile.

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The day's figure

$ 2 billion

The White House will ask Congress in its next budget proposal for less financing of the border wall than in previous years, a White House official confirmed to CNN.

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The date of the day

“It's not something to joke about. I am sending all my love and all my thoughts and prayers to everyone in China. ”

Soccer star Dele Alli apologized for a video he posted on Snapchat about the coronavirus outbreak. Tottenham Hotspur midfielder deleted the video he posted on Saturday in which he filmed with a face mask and seemed to make fun of an Asian man.

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And to finish…

Girl reacts to her first snow by playing Elsa as "Frozen"

Madelyn, a fan of the movie "Frozen", had never seen snow. But when the day finally came, he had his Elsa costume ready, and he knew exactly what to do.