More and more weapons are seized at US airports What is the future of the Republican Party after Trump?
This is what you need to know to start the day
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First the truth
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Biden seeks racial equity
US President Joe Biden signed a series of executive orders and actions revolving around the policy of "fairness," focusing on police reform, prison reform, and public housing.
The president said that it is "time to act."
These are the executive orders and actions that Biden has signed so far
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What is the future of the Republican Party after Trump?
A cold war is raging within the Republican Party as its members begin to explore how former President Donald Trump and his legacy fit into the future of the party.
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Vaccination disparity in the U.S. affects Latinos
Blacks and Latinos are getting the Covid-19 vaccine at significantly lower rates than whites, a disparity that health advocates attribute to the federal government as hospitals don't prioritize equitable access.
Everyday activities are more dangerous now that new variants of covid-19 circulate, says an expert
Does using a double mask help against covid-19 variants?
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More and more weapons are seized at US airports.
Airport security inspectors found roughly twice as many weapons (at seizure rate) at U.S. checkpoints in 2020 compared to 2019, according to new data from the Transportation Security Administration.
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The effect of pollution on vision loss
Increases in air pollution are linked to an increased risk of irreversible vision loss, according to a new study.
Air pollution could cause blindness, according to study 1:10
At coffee time
We explain 8 myths about the covid-19 vaccine
For those of you with questions about vaccines, what are some of the common myths and how can each of us work to address these misconceptions?
An expert responds.
Are vaccines effective against the new variants?
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Seducers with a mask: this is the courtship of an enigmatic species of bat that lives in Costa Rica
In the plan of conquest, they can hang themselves for hours and lift a few folds of skin on the chin, creating a mask effect on their face, to attract females.
Why cursing is a sign of intelligence, helps control pain, and more
Swearing is seen as a bad thing on a social level, but studies have shown that it can have a useful place in our lives, especially when it comes to things that come to mind.
The number of the day
US $ 1.1 trillion
American billionaires have enriched $ 1.1 trillion during the pandemic.
Quote of the day
"The department did not meet its own high standards"
Acting Chief of the US Capitol Police, Yogananda Pittman, told Congress that the department "failed" during the raid.
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And to finish…
Watch the tender moment when the son of the Trivago director bursts into a CNN interview
Victor, the son of Trivago director Axel Hefer, wanted his father to accompany him to sleep and accidentally barged into a live interview.
This is how the son of the director of Trivago broke in an interview 3:10
