The 5 things you should know this July 12: Thousands of people protest in Cuba

The streets of Cuba were the scene of an unusual protest.

The behavior of the delta variant in Israel and the United Kingdom.

In Haiti there are more doubts than answers for the crime against the president.

Virgin Galactic opens a new era of space tourism.

Italy wins the Eurocup.

In addition, Djokovic equaled Nadal and Federer in Grand Slam wins.

This is what you need to know to start the day.

Truth first

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Massive protests in Cuba

This Sunday was an unusual day of protest in Cuba, due to the number of people who took to the streets in various parts of the island to make their views known on various problems that have worsened during the pandemic: restrictions on freedom, product shortages, service cuts, access to a coronavirus vaccine and more.

This is what we know about the protests in Cuba and their impact on the Miami community.

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More doubts than certainties in Haiti

US elements collaborate with investigation in Haiti 2:18

Investigators from the US and other nations are already in Haiti to join the criminal investigation into the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.

These tasks will try to clarify the questions surrounding the assassination, which are so many that there is already mistrust in some sectors of Port-au-Prince about the official version of the crime.

Learn more about the political and social crisis in the country.

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Hope for the delta variant

Delta variant moves faster, says expert 2:54

The delta variant of the coronavirus, first identified in India, became dominant in Israel and the United Kingdom a few weeks before hitting the United States.

Its trajectory trends in those countries may offer hope for a less deadly and severe increase compared to previous ones.

Find out why.

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90 deaths confirmed after Miami collapse

Building collapse in Miami already leaves 90 dead 1:07

Recovery efforts continued this weekend, with 90 fatalities from the tragedy confirmed Sunday at the Champlain Towers South condominiums, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava reported.

The official announced that the Israeli rescue team, which supported the efforts from the beginning, returned to their home country.

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The temperature rises in Death Valley in California

It is not news that Death Valley in California is a hot place.

But on Friday it reached 54.4 degrees Celsius, and that is already another level.

Keep this in mind: Since the records began, more than 40,000 days have been examined, and only five have reached 54.4 degrees.

They are 7.2 degrees above normal.

How did it get so complicated?

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At coffee time

With plenty of pomp and a soft landing, Richard Branson accomplished his mission of going into space.

Branson opens new era of tourist space travel 4:05

Aboard a plane from his company Virgin Galactic, the tycoon took part in a historic flight that opens a new era in commercial space travel.

He did it 9 days before Jeff Bezos' attempt.

Italy snatches England's dream at Wembley and wins the European Championship

Euro 2020: this was the agonizing Italian championship 2:37

A fierce Italian team recovered from a goal shortly after kickoff and won on penalties.

England haven't won a title since 1966 and that was a

bocatto di cardinale

for memes.

A woman was looking to adopt a new pet and found the dog she lost years ago

Learn about the story of Aisha Nives, the devastating way she lost her puppy, and the miracle of finding him two years later.

Jupiter's Northern Lights mystery solved 40 years later

It was a "powerful mystery" according to NASA.

Astronomers had been trying to explain the mechanism behind these auroras for a long time and they did so thanks to the Juno spacecraft.

Conor McGregor and his chilling fracture

Conor McGregor and his spectacular fracture 0:50

Irish fighter Conor McGregor suffered a left foot injury during his third fight against American athlete Dustin Poirier on the 264th UFC undercard.

The number of the day

US $ 350 million

It is the sum that would cost the "palace on rails", a luxury train designed by Philippe Starck - famous for his yacht designs - that would have 14 carriages and too many contraptions for the mega-rich.

Know what its interior would be like.

Quote of the day

"They are the reason why I am where I am today. They helped me to realize what I have to do to improve and become stronger."

Novak Djokovic, closer to being the best in history 1:04

Novak Djokovic said it about Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal after beating Matteo Berretini in the Wimbledon final.

With his 20th Grand Slam title, the Serbian tennis player equaled the record of Federer and Nadal.

Day selection

Grazie, Italy!

6 products to celebrate the winning team of the Eurocup

The Italian team managed to be crowned at Euro 2021 after beating England on penalties.

Celebrate it like this.

And to finish...

Lionel Messi's letter after the triumph in the Copa América

Lionel Messi lives moments of jubilation after winning his first Copa América with Argentina.

The Argentine star described in a letter all the sensations that he is going through with the consecration at the Maracana stadium.