A contested election could cost the US its perfect credit rating.
The UN warns that the world is at risk of becoming an "uninhabitable hell."
The must-see destinations that you can dream of visiting.
This is what you need to know to start the day.
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A contested election could cost the US its AAA credit rating
A difficult election in the United States could cause damage that goes beyond belief in democracy.
It could also cost the country its perfect credit rating.
The rating agency Fitch Ratings wrote in a report that it will closely monitor the US presidential election for "any deviation" in the history of orderly transfers of power in the country.
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This is how the development of vaccines against covid-19 in phase 3 goes
At least 29 coronavirus vaccines are currently in testing in multiple human trials running concurrently around the world.
Among these, six vaccines are being tested in phase 3 trials. There are three from China, two developed by state-owned Sinopharm and one from private Chinese company Sinovac Biotech.
One in the UK, produced in collaboration between the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca.
And two from the United States, one from the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, in addition to the Moderna candidate.
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Human Rights Watch denounces abuses against Venezuelan returnees
In Venezuela, the government of the questioned President Nicolás Maduro set up dozens of centers for returning Venezuelans to comply with quarantine, before continuing on their way to their destinations and thus preventing the spread of the virus, if they arrived infected.
However, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch and Johns Hopkins University, in many of these spaces there is “abusive treatment” against returnees.
The report highlights that food and medicine are scarce in these centers, and that returnees are forced to comply with quarantine.
In addition, HRW points out that the protests of these Venezuelans were silenced under threat of arrest.
Human Rights Watch warns of abuses against returnees 3:06
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Mexico, one step closer to obtaining vaccines against covid-19
The Government of Mexico has signed pre-purchase agreements with three pharmaceutical companies that are currently in phase 3 of the development of a possible vaccine against covid-19.
These are AstraZeneca based in the United Kingdom, CanSinoBio, in China and Pfizer, in the United States.
The Government estimates that, with the various strategies deployed, it would be possible to obtain vaccines that would benefit between 107 and 116 million Mexicans.
Mexico seeks to ensure a vaccine against covid-19 5:12
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The UN warns that the world runs the risk of being an "uninhabitable hell"
There has been a "staggering" increase in natural disasters in the past 20 years, and the climate crisis is to blame, United Nations experts say.
The agency's researchers pointed to the failure of political and business leaders to take meaningful action to mitigate the impact of climate change.
And thus prevent the planet from becoming "an uninhabitable hell for millions of people."
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iPhone 12: Everything You Need to Know About Apple's New Line of 5G Phones
Apple announced four new iPhones at a virtual event Tuesday: the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and a new, smaller iPhone 12 mini.
This is what you should know.
iPhone 12 comes with 5G technology.
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Carlo Acutis could be the first "millennial" saint
A teenage "computer genius" could be on the road to sainthood after he was beatified by the Catholic Church.
Carlo Acutis, who died of leukemia at age 15 in 2006, was beatified in the town of Assisi, Italy.
Plexiglass protectors are everywhere, but it's unclear how much they help
Plexiglass shields have become ubiquitous in offices, supermarkets, and restaurants, in the era of the coronavirus.
Now how effective are they?
Lonely Planet publishes its list of must-see destinations and there are three in Latin America
Many of us have been forced to rethink travel plans in the wake of Covid-19.
If you've canceled your vacation and are already dreaming about the adventures of the future, Lonely Planet's new must-have travel list, the "Ultimate Travel List," might be just what you need.
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10. Annapurna Circuit, Nepal - The new edition of Lonely Planet's travel list includes many must-see destinations such as the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal.
Walking through this terrain, you will pass through rice fields, yak meadows and a snowy mountain pass.
In the photo: a suspension bridge with Buddhist prayer flags (Credit: Shutterstock).
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9. Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia: visiting the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt lake in the world, is like walking through the clouds.
It is a large-scale optical illusion.
Prepare to be amazed as you witness the change of scenery before your eyes (Credit: pabliscua / iStockphoto / Getty Images)
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8. Temples of Angkor, Cambodia: This group of sacred temples surrounded by jungle is number eight on Lonely Planet's list (Credit: Shutterstock).
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7. Iguazú Falls, Argentina / Brazil: travel to this waterfall to feel the cool and misty water lightly spraying your face during a hot summer day (Credit: Shutterstock).
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6. Lake Bled, Slovenia: Lake Bled, with the silhouette of the Julian Alps as a backdrop, looks like something out of a fairy tale.
(Credit: Shutterstock).
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5. Yellowstone National Park, USA: Once you get over the rotten stench, you will be captivated by the geothermal splendors of Yellowstone (Credit: Shawn Walters / EyeEm / Getty Images).
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4. Okavango Delta, Botswana: The Okavango Delta is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.
You'll be totally immersed in Botswana's wildlife as you wade through its winding rivers (Credit: Shutterstock).
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3. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia - The sandstone monolith of Uluru looks spectacular under a radiant golden sunset, highlighting all its natural beauty (Credit: Shutterstock).
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2. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador - You won't believe the vast amount of wildlife that lives on these stunning islands (Credit: Shutterstock).
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1. Petra, Jordan: Topping Lonely Planet's list is the wonderful "lost city" of Petra in Jordan.
Lonely Planet's Tom Hall calls the site a "really eerie and evocative place" (Credit: kyolshin / iStockphoto / Getty Images).
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Keeping employees engaged and happy while working remotely is challenging for companies.
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Peru opens Machu Picchu for a single tourist after a wait of almost 7 months.
Like many tourists around the world, Jesse Takayama had his dream trip frustrated by the spread of Covid-19.
But months after being stranded he was in for a big surprise.
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"I have not compromised with anyone, not in this Senate, not in the White House, on how I would decide any case"
Amy Coney Barrett faced questions from legislators on her second day of Senate confirmation hearings.
Why can Barrett turn the Supreme Court around?
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Video records a mountain lion chasing a man in Utah
Kyle Burgess captured this dramatic video of his dangerous encounter with a cougar in Utah.
The man said the animal reacted like this because it was protecting its cubs.
Burgess said he was not injured, although he did have a huge scare.
A cougar stalks and chases a man in Utah 2:28
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