The mysterious similarities between anti-masks and anti-vaccines. They order house arrest for Álvaro Uribe. Why will the US census end a month earlier than expected? This is what you should know to start the day. Truth first.
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What we know about the explosion in Beirut
A large explosion shook the Lebanese capital Beirut, damaging buildings and offices around the city. Dozens of people died and there are thousands of wounded. The explosion generated seismic waves equivalent to a magnitude 3.3 earthquake, to the point felt in Cyprus. This is what we know.
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The shocking similarities between anti-masks and anti-vaccines
In the confusion and chaos of a global pandemic, a small but significant group of people have emerged who refuse to wear masks despite established evidence of their effectiveness. If your emphasis on personal freedom, your misrepresentation of science, and your passion for defending your position sound familiar to you, it's likely because the tactics have been used for years by another group, the anti-vaccines.
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Is it safe to go on vacation in the middle of the pandemic?
It depends on how careful you are. While some parts have more cases of covid-19 than others, "I think more important than where someone goes is what they do when they go there," said Dr. Andrew Thomas, director of Wexner Medical Center at State University of Ohio. Know the recommendations. See the answer to more questions here.
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- Countries are strengthening their rules for wearing face masks. You may need to use them outdoors soon too
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House arrest for Uribe
In Colombia, the Investigative Chamber of the Supreme Court decided to impose house arrest against the former president and current senator Álvaro Uribe for the alleged crimes of bribery and procedural fraud, as confirmed by a source from the highest court to CNN. This measure has to do with a case that is being pursued against the former president for alleged witness tampering. Uribe has always denied the charges.
Álvaro Uribe, in house arrest by unanimous decision 5:065
Why will the US census end a month earlier than expected?
The United States Census Bureau announced that the collection of field data will end a full month earlier than originally planned. This is a sign that the Trump administration has abandoned its plan to expand the window to count the nation's population, which previously said it should be longer due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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The last stretch of Iker Casillas
Casillas, who announced his retirement, is considered by many to be the best goalkeeper in the history of Spanish football and a record full of titles confirms this.
Iker Casillas: a retirement full of successes in soccer 1:10The correct way to make tea? Science weighs on microwave vs. kettle
Water heated in a microwave is not the same as when heated in a kettle, scientists said in a study, confirming what many British tea drinkers have instinctively known for years.
Vitamin D Doesn't Prevent Depression in Older Adults, Study Finds
Some researchers had thought that insufficient vitamin D levels might play a role in depression, but the findings of a large study of more than 18,000 US adults age 50 and older have found no evidence for this.
'SOS' message in the sand saves sailors from the Pacific islands
An "SOS" message written on the beach of a small Pacific island showed first responders where three missing sailors were, US and Australian authorities said.
An SOS message in the sand saves three sailors 0:54Virgin Galactic reveals new supersonic jet design that would fly at three times the speed of sound
Virgin Galactic showcased a Concorde hang glider aerodynamic aircraft design that seats nine to 19 people traveling at Mach 3, or three times the speed of sound.
Virgin Galactic announces its supersonic jet 1:15The number of the day
More than 5 million
Latin America and the Caribbean exceed 5 million cases of covid-19, the region with the most cases in the world.
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"It looks like what happened in Japan, in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. That's what it reminds me of. I have never seen destruction on this scale in my life. ”
Beirut Governor Marwan Abboud said the scene after the explosion in the city reminded him of "Hiroshima and Nagasaki."
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Our favorite streaming device, the Roku Ultra, is now on sale
Last week we named the Roku Ultra our best choice for streaming devices in 2020. This little box is powerful, it has a very simple interface and a wide catalog of applications. Now we also have good news. Amazon and Roku have lowered their price to $ 79.99.
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The touching moment when a child listens for the first time
Iker, a 4-year-old boy with hearing loss from birth, finally got an implant and was able to operate on it. Do not miss these exciting images of the moment the child hears a sound for the first time in his life.
Touching: a boy listens for the first time 1:02
