Racism has cost America $ 16 trillion in this century alone.
Belly fat is linked to premature death.
This is what you need to know to start the day.
Truth first.
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Trump's message to his followers (if he loses)
President Donald Trump's refusal to guarantee a peaceful transfer of power if he loses to Joe Biden in the November presidential election is leading the United States into a dark place during a year of inflammatory political tensions.
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Second wave of covid-19 in Europe
At first glance, the outlook doesn't look too bleak.
While reported COVID-19 cases are reaching record levels in a 'second wave' in Europe, deaths are still well below their peak, in April.
But experts warn that the signs point to more tragedies in the northern winter.
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Racism has cost the United States $ 16 trillion in this century alone
America's failure to address the large gaps between black and white communities has cost the economy as much as $ 16 trillion in the past 20 years, according to a Citigroup analysis.
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A stir over the Colombian government's response to the Supreme Court ruling
The request of the Colombian Defense Minister, Carlos Holmes Trujillo, to the Constitutional Court, to review the ruling of the high court that orders the implementation of measures to guarantee the right to peaceful protest, has caused a stir in the political sphere of that country .
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Belly fat is linked to premature death
More bad news for America's growing waistline: Excess belly fat is associated with an increased risk of premature death from any cause.
This, regardless of the total amount of body fat you have, a study found.
Belly fat could shorten your life 1:19
At coffee time
He lost his job in the pandemic. Can't feed your children
When Lauren Bell lost her high-paying job due to the coronavirus pandemic, she found herself in a position she never thought she would be in.
This is the human face of the crisis.
Zlatan Ibrahimović has coronavirus: "The covid had the courage to challenge me, what a bad idea"
Zlatan Ibrahimović tested positive for coronavirus.
True to form, he challenged the disease.
Gloria Trevi: "Covid-19 made me feel what death must be like"
Zona Pop CNN spoke with "La Trevi" about his new album, the line of masks that he launched with the Fundación México Artesanal and his feelings about confinement due to covid-19.
'Ghost' frog not seen in 80 years was rediscovered in desert hot springs
Chilean scientists rediscovered a species of frog that was last seen more than 80 years ago, sparking new calls for the conservation of its habitat in the distant Chilean desert.
This is the new richest man in China
Zhong Shanshan, founder of the popular Chinese bottled water brand Nongfu Spring, surpassed Jack Ma to become the richest person in the country.
The number of the day
10,900 people
More than 10,000 passengers on commercial flights may have been exposed to the coronavirus since early 2020 in the US, the CDC says.
Thousands of passengers, exposed to covid, according to the CDC 1:29
Quote of the day
"Antifa is something real"
FBI Director Christoher Wray emphasized the antifa threat Thursday during a Senate panel focused on threats to the homeland.
Day selection
This tray is perfect for working or eating on the couch
Its cushion can be detached to use as a traditional tray and allows the use of laptops up to 15.6 ”.
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And to finish…
Texas father dances to communicate with son on chemotherapy
Aiden Yielding, 14, is undergoing chemotherapy.
Due to covid-19 restrictions, he is only authorized to visit his mother.
However, his father devised a curious routine to tell his son that he is watching out for him.
Dance to entertain your child on chemotherapy 1:14