The pandemic is not slowing down in the United States. The challenges of the Trump decrees. They test the effectiveness of the most common masks. Simon Cowell was in an accident. Pirlo comes to the Juventus bench without technical experience. This is what you should know to start the day. Truth first.
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The coronavirus pandemic shows no signs of slowing down in the United States. On Sunday the country surpassed the mark of 5 million confirmed cases of covid-19, a figure that according to experts could be much higher. In addition, according to the Johns Hopkins University count, there are more than 162,000 fatalities from causes attributed to the virus. More than 40% of all infections in the US are spread across five states: California, Florida, Texas, New York, and Georgia.
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Partially suspended primary elections in Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico, the authorities decided to temporarily suspend the primary elections scheduled for this Sunday due to delays and other irregularities. The electoral process on the island would now culminate next Sunday, according to the State Elections Commission. This is what we know.
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The challenges of Trump's decrees
The president of the United States issued a series of measures to boost the country's economy after there was no agreement in Congress on a new stimulus plan. However, two challenges seem to be evident, one legal and one implementation. Do these decrees replace the role of Congress? How will the money get to the beneficiaries each week? CNN Dinero's Xavier Serbiá comments on these challenges.
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The effectiveness of the most common masks
A group of researchers from Duke University created a simple technique to determine the effectiveness of several of the most common masks in protecting against covid-19. After analyzing 14 types of masks, these are some of the results.
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No agreement in Bolivia
The absence of the main candidates from the political fronts in the electoral race, of the presidents of the Chamber of Deputies and of senators and leaders of the Central Obrera Boliviana did not allow an agreement to be reached in the political dialogue called by the interim president Jeanine Áñez to give a solution to the social conflicts that have blocked the country.
No agreement in Bolivia to resolve social conflict 1:37At coffee time
Simon Cowell breaks his back in an accident
"America's Got Talent" judge Simon Cowell underwent surgery after breaking his back at various points while falling off his bike on Saturday.
Wendy's eats McDonald's breakfast
The immediate success of Wendy's breakfast menu can be attributed in part to confinement, hardships from rivals (McDonald's), and even boredom.
The reasons to distrust Andrea Pirlo on the Juventus bench
Pirlo arrives without any technical experience to be the coach of the Italian champion. Raúl Sáenz and Maximiliano Cordaro evaluate the risks that the Turin team takes with this decision.
What could go wrong? We analyze Pirlo's arrival at Juventus 2:25They design a suit against covid-19 inspired by Star Trek
Get to know the project of a Mexican firm that decided to take into account certain comfort problems to give you an almost science fiction solution.
Mexico: suit against covid-19 inspired by Star Trek 1:12 designedA teacher and a tricycle
This special episode of the podcast 'Coronavirus: Reality vs. fiction 'tells the story of a teacher from Guatemala who teaches his students in a rather private classroom.
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It is the percentage of capacity allowed by the Government of Mexico City for cinemas, museums and swimming pools, among other activities, to reopen as of August 12.
Mexico City announces reopening of cinemas and museums 1:29The appointment of the day
"It is the future of Lebanon that is decided now"
This was stated by the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, on Twitter, after leading the donor conference to support Lebanon after the huge explosion on August 4 in Beirut, and amid protests against the rulers of that country.
Beirut: protesters demand responsibility for 2:55 blastSelection of the day
This super bright flashlight will also charge your cell phone
It has five lighting modes, including one for emergencies, and an internal battery that can recharge electronic devices. It is everything you will need to enjoy the great outdoors this summer.
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This is how a bitch suckled a newborn black panther
A female dog in southwestern China's Yunnan Province temporarily became a nurse for a black panther cub. Learn about the story here.
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