Democrats will be in control of the Senate, following the projected victory of Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock in the Georgia race.
The discovery of new variants of coronavirus in the United Kingdom and South Africa began with a bet on a bottle of wine.
This is what you need to know to start the day
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First the truth
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After assault on democracy, Congress certifies Biden
The United States Congress certified the victory of President-elect Joe Biden in the Electoral College in the early hours of Thursday.
Subsequently, President Donald Trump published a statement on Facebook in which he said that "there will be an orderly transition on January 20."
On Wednesday, a pro-Trump mob stormed Congress.
At least four people were killed, Washington Police said.
Further:
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Pro-Trump protesters break barriers and enter the Capitol
"The Violence Must Stop Now": Reactions to the US Capitol Break-In
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Democrats will have control of the Senate
Democrat Jon Ossoff's victory in the Georgia Senate race adds to the previously projected victory of fellow Democrat Raphael Warnock.
These two victories over the Republican candidates mean that the Democrats will control the Senate.
In the Upper House there will be a 50-50 division and it will be Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, also a Democrat, who casts the necessary votes in cases of tie.
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Thus began the discovery of variants of covid-19 in the United Kingdom and South Africa
The discovery of major new coronavirus variants in the UK and South Africa began with a bid for a bottle of wine.
Here we tell you the story.
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Mexico, among the countries with the least restrictions to travel in the era of covid-19
Faced with the record number of coronavirus cases after the year-end holiday season, several countries have announced new restrictions and requirements for travelers.
Among the countries with the fewest measures for entrants are Mexico, Haiti, Albania, and Afghanistan.
Among those with the greatest restrictions are Honduras, Uruguay, Algeria and Mongolia.
Look at the full map.
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Can you exercise 11 minutes a day?
If you do, you will live longer
Despite all the time you were able to go without physical activity during the pandemic, with just 11 minutes of movement a day, you can increase your life expectancy, according to a study.
How to do it?
At coffee time
The most powerful passports in the world by 2021
The covid-19 pandemic has transformed the travel landscape, potentially for decades to come, as well as the power of passports.
Here we tell you which are the most powerful.
These are the most powerful passports of 2021 1:22
Astronomical calendar 2021: When to see full moons, planets, eclipses and meteor showers
In 2021, prepare for 12 full moons and lots of meteor showers.
Also to see eclipses and even detect planets in the morning and night skies.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West discuss divorce
Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West are thinking about their future and whether they will stay married, according to two sources close to Kardashian West who spoke to CNN.
Relive Kimye's Iconic Marriage Proposal 1:22
Adobe Flash Player is officially dead. So you can uninstall it
Adobe officially removed Flash Player, the hated buggy security vulnerability in a web browser plug-in that was once widely used to view content such as games, videos, and other online media.
Jeff Bezos Names Huge Rocket Recovery Ship After His Mother
Finding the right gift for our mom is always a challenge.
Now if you are Jeff Bezos, the richest man in the world, you can name a giant rocket recovery ship in his honor.
The number of the day
86%
This is the percentage in which loss of smell occurs in mild cases of Covid-19, according to a study.
Quote of the day
"It is my thoughtful judgment that my oath to support and defend the Constitution limits me to claiming unilateral authority to determine which electoral votes should be counted and which ones should not."
Mike Pence, the US Vice President, wrote in a letter to Congress that he could not submit to demands to overthrow the election results.
Selection of the day
This plug transforms your house into a smart home
You can control your devices only with your voice or program them.
The pack includes two plugs.
And to finish…
SPHEREx, NASA's telescope almost ready to study the Big Bang
SPHEREx, the telescope that will study the Big Bang 1:08
NASA is working on the development of the SPHEREx, a new space telescope that will have the mission of unraveling the secrets of the Big Bang.
