More than 91 million people live in high-contagion areas in the US and experts believe that it is time to return to the mask.
Who is Koki, one of the presumed leaders of Cota 905 in Caracas.
Olympics: more coverage than ever, no fans and tons of viewing options.
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Biden says kids under 12 will be able to get vaccinated "soon"
Joe Biden participated in a CNN forum and answered questions from Americans.
When asked when children under 12 will be able to get vaccinated, President Biden said it would be "soon."
In addition, he referred to the growing number of covid-19 cases and said that the pandemic is now a concern for those who have not received a vaccine.
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More than 91 million people live in high-contagion areas in the US Time to go back to the mask, experts say
With the delta variant of the coronavirus spreading, especially among unvaccinated Americans, it may be time for much of the United States to put the mask back on, experts say.
They point to the example of Los Angeles County that reinstated the mandatory use of masks indoors regardless of vaccination status.
A study estimates that 1.5 million children lost a parent or caregiver to covid-19
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Who is Koki, one of the alleged leaders of Cota 905 in Caracas
The violent clashes that took place weeks ago in Caracas focused the world's eyes on Cota 905, a popular sector in the west of the city, and on the alleged head of the most important gang among which, according to the authorities , participated in the shooting.
It is about Carlos Luis Revete, alias "Koki".
Here we explain who it is.
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The US studies the possibility of sanctioning Cuban officials
The Treasury Department is "exploring" the possibility of imposing sanctions on "Cuban officials responsible for violence, oppression and human rights violations against peaceful protesters," said State Department spokesman Ned Price.
He did not elaborate on details, but said the government "is confident that there is more scope" to impose additional sanctions.
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Olympics: more coverage than ever, no fans and tons of viewing options
The Olympics will not feature live crowds, but will host a wide variety of events not only through NBC and its sister cable networks, but also through the dedicated event site, NBCOlympics.com, and the new
streaming
platform.
of the company, Peacock.
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At coffee time
Life expectancy in the US decreased by more than a year
Life expectancy in the United States fell by a year and a half in 2020, mainly due to the increase in deaths from the covid-19 pandemic, according to the first data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Breastfeeding is linked to lower blood pressure in young children
Children who were breastfed for any length of time had lower blood pressure than those who were not breastfed at all, according to a new study indicating once again that "the breast is best" for health.
Study reveals risks of red and processed meat for heart health
Eating beef, lamb, pork, and processed meats increases your risk of future coronary heart disease, according to a new analysis of studies of more than 1.4 million people who were followed for 30 years.
Now anyone can join Clubhouse, the new trendy social network during the pandemic
In the early months of the pandemic, people clamored for an invitation to the Clubhouse audio app to hear the reflections of leaders and celebrities.
Now, at a time when its ability to stay is questioned, the Clubhouse opens up to everyone.
The number of the day
4.3 million
At least 4.3 million people took turns to get vaccinated in France after President Emmanuel Macron announced measures to pressure citizens to get vaccinated.
Quote of the day
"You don't know what you're talking about"
Dr. Anthony Fauci responded this way to Republican Kentucky Senator Rand Paul during a heated exchange at a Senate hearing in which the lawmaker accused the National Institutes of Health of funding an investigation into the gain of function in Wuhan.
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Review: “F1 2021”, the best Formula 1 video game so far
We played the latest EA title and lived the races to the fullest with more game modes and improvements in graphics and sounds.
And to finish...
Dolly Parton recreates iconic 1978 Playboy cover
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Dolly Parton surprised her husband Carl on his birthday by recreating her original version of Playboy from the 70s with the outfit that made her an icon.
