Protests, deaths and outrage in Bogotá for the death of Javier Ordóñez.
It is 19 years since the fateful September 11.
The climate crisis can leave more than 1 billion displaced.
This is what you need to know to start the day.
Truth first.
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6 facts we know after 6 months of pandemic
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of the new coronavirus a pandemic on March 11.
The disease has led to the closure of borders, the confinement of the population, it has infected more than 28 million people and killed more than 907,000 around the world, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University.
These are six facts that we have learned in these months about covid-19.
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Protests, deaths and outrage in Bogotá
At least ten people died in the midst of protests and clashes with the security forces as a result of the death of Javier Ordóñez, a 43-year-old lawyer, after an alleged case of police abuse.
During the protests, which began Wednesday night, 60 police facilities were damaged, 91 vehicles were affected, including 77 public transport buses, as well as five banks and three commercial establishments, according to authorities.
The riots affected several areas of Bogotá.
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CNN will hold a forum with Joe Biden
The Democratic presidential candidate, Joe Biden, will participate in a CNN forum on September 17 at 8:00 PM, Miami time.
The event will be moderated by host Anderson Cooper and is the first primetime forum for Biden to participate in since accepting the Democratic nomination.
Here you can check all the details of the transmission.
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19 years of September 11
On September 11, 2001, 19 men hijacked four fuel-laden US commercial airliners heading to various West Coast destinations.
A total of 2,977 people were killed in New York City, Washington, and outside Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
This is how the United States, and the world, has changed 19 years later.
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More than 1 billion displaced people would leave the climate crisis
The global climate crisis could cause the displacement of 1.2 billion people by 2050, as ecological disasters fuel mass migration and increased armed conflict, a report warns.
Furthermore, no country will be able to escape the impact of global warming, especially those that are poorer and more vulnerable.
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At coffee time
Angelina Jolie's surprise donation to a lemonade stand
Famous actress Angelina Jolie donated an undisclosed sum to two British children who set up a lemonade stand to raise money to help people suffering from the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
2022 Winter Olympics should not be in China, ask for human rights groups.
More than 160 human rights groups around the world signed a letter asking the International Olympic Committee to reverse its decision to hold the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
These are their arguments.
Starbucks officially abandons straws, straws or straws
At last, Starbucks ditches the straws and makes way for its long-awaited spout lids for frozen drinks.
Fortune 500 now has a female CEO record
Citigroup just hired Jane Fraser as its next CEO.
She is the first woman to lead a major US bank and the 39th CEO on the Fortune 500 list.
Watch Oppenheimer's interview with John Kerry this Sunday
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry calls the government of Donald Trump irresponsible in the face of the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.
Oppenheimer Presenta airs this Sunday at 8 PM Miami time.
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The number of the day
33,000 new jobs
Amazon will hire 33,000 new employees with an average compensation package worth $ 150,000.
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Quote of the day
“No one gave an order to use firearms, much less indiscriminately. But we have evidence from several places where this happened. We are reconstructing events with victims and their families "
The mayor of Bogotá, Claudia López, on the confrontation and riots in Bogotá due to the death of Javier Ordóñez.
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Day selection
This Dyson V11 is 20% off
The Dyson V11 is one of the most coveted vacuums for its attractive design and power, perfect for homes with pets.
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And to finish…
Red skies and burning forests: this is what West Coast fires look like
The wave of fires hitting the west coast of the US has killed several.
The concentration of smoke caused the sky in some parts of California to be dyed reddish and orange.
West Coast fires kill at least 7 1:42