The 5 things you should know this May 20: Trump's dangerous decision to self-medicate

WHO approves research on global response to coronavirus. The 7 things about covid-19 that concern business leaders the most. Can the coronavirus be in the food packages of the supermarket? This is what you should know to start the day. Truth first.

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WHO approves research on global response to coronavirus

The World Health Organization (WHO) has agreed to carry out an investigation into the global response to the coronavirus pandemic, adopting the resolution of a summit overshadowed by the threat of President Donald Trump to permanently cut the funds that States United earmarks the agency.

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The danger of Trump's decision to self-medicate

Trump's admission that he was taking hydroxychloroquine, an unproven and potentially harmful drug, to prevent the coronavirus, appears to be in conflict with medical science codes. Trump's decisions and the risks he chooses to take are personal matters. But he is not an ordinary citizen, and his use of therapy sends a mixed message to Americans.

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The last thing the world economy needs now

The mutual signaling of the United States and China by the coronavirus pandemic has rekindled tensions between the two countries, threatening to break what was already a fragile trade truce between the world's largest economies.

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The 7 things about covid-19 that concern business leaders the most

Company executives, whose job is to identify risks, are concerned about the possibility of a protracted recession, a related increase in bankruptcies, youth unemployment and the increase in cyber attacks stemming from the shift to remote work, according to a report by the Economic Forum. Global (FEM), Marsh & McLennan and Zurich Insurance Group. 

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Carbon emissions, at their lowest level in 15 years

As predicted, carbon dioxide emissions have decreased during the covid-19 pandemic. But if we are guided by past crises, the environmental gains may be short-lived.

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Researchers train dogs to "smell" the coronavirus

In the UK, researchers are training dogs to detect the coronavirus in infected people who want to enter the nation. We show you how they do it.

Can the coronavirus be in the food packages of the supermarket?

A study showed that supermarket packages do not contain the virus on their surface. In this episode of the podcast “Coronavirus: reality vs. fiction ”, Dr. Elmer Huerta delves into the details and results of this research.

Deadly virus now threatens rabbits in the US and it's already in several states

A deadly virus threatens to annihilate entire populations in various states. And at risk are more than a dozen species of rabbits in North America.

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The number of the day

9 million

Hackers stole data from approximately 9 million EasyJet customers, including thousands of credit card numbers, the low-budget airline said.

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The appointment of the day

"The pandemic has been one of the most terrifying moments I have been through"

Michael Phelps, who won 23 gold medals at the Olympics and retired as the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time, frankly spoke of his battle against depression while away from swimming.

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And to finish…

University awards honorary degree to therapy dog

A US university gave Moose, an 8-year-old therapy dog, an honorary title. The farmer has helped thousands of students deal with mental health problems and received an honorary doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Virginia Tech.