Biden aims for 50% of vehicles sold in the US by 2030 to be electric.
The ultra-conservative Ebrahim Raisi took office as president of Iran.
Lionel Messi will not continue at Barcelona.
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Truth first.
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US intelligence examines genetic data from Wuhan
Intelligence agencies in the United States are examining a wealth of genetic data from the Wuhan laboratory in China that could be key to discovering the origins of the coronavirus, as soon as they can decipher it.
This is the challenge they face.
China steps up its bet on unsubstantiated conspiracy theory that covid-19 is of "American origin"
The next variant of coronavirus is right around the corner if we don't all get vaccinated
Biden changes his tone and faces Republican governors over the rebound of covid-19
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Biden Announces New Emissions Standards
President Joe Biden unveiled another component of his administration's plan to fight climate change: He announced a goal for half of the vehicles sold in the United States to be battery electric, fuel cell electric, or plug-in hybrids by 2030. .
This is how the US seeks to promote electric cars by 2030 0:56
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The ultra-conservative Ebrahim Raisi assumed the presidency of Iran
After eight years of rule by the moderate Hassan Rouhani, the ultra-conservative Ebrahim Raisi took office as Iran's president this Thursday, signaling the beginning of a harder-line era that could herald important changes in the policies of the Islamic Republic, in the country and abroad.
Ebrahim Raisi takes over as president of Iran 1:26
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Mexico will host talks between the Government and the Venezuelan opposition
The president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, announced that he accepted Norway's proposal and his country will host the talks between the government and the Venezuelan opposition.
He said that what they are looking for is that "there is dialogue and agreements between the parties."
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AMLO: Here there will be talks between the Government and the opposition of Venezuela 1:12
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The good, the beautiful and the serious of the Olympics
The good
: we already have the first gold medalist in karate, Sandra Sánchez, and the first gold medalist in climbing, Alberto Ginés, both Spanish.
The beautiful thing
: Tom Daley is driving the internet crazy with his sweater
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The serious thing
: they change the final of women's football for the heat.
This is how the medal table was in previous Olympic Games, did your country fare better or worse in Tokyo?
Covid-19 infections at its highest point in Tokyo 0:33
At coffee time
Messi will not continue in Barcelona
The Argentine player and star of Barcelona, Leo Messi, will not continue to be linked to the club due to "economic and structural obstacles," the club reported.
It is an abrupt end to the negotiations that has even surprised some workers at the institution.
This is how Argentina reacts to the goodbye of Messi and FC Barcelona 4:42
They find planets similar to those in our solar system around a nearby star
A set of planets have been found that have similarities to some in our solar system, located around a nearby star.
The find was made by astronomers using the Very Large Telescope of the European Southern Observatory in Chile.
This lasts one day on the exoplanets of the HR 8799 system 0:45
$ 5,800 Japanese whiskey given to Pompeo is lost
The US State Department is investigating the whereabouts of a $ 5,800 bottle of Japanese whiskey that was gifted to former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, as recorded in the Department's files in the federal register.
Where is a $ 5,800 whiskey given to Pompeo?
2:00
How to do "mindfulness" if you don't like to be still
For many people, the stillness associated with mindfulness or meditation can be overwhelming.
Fortunately, there are options for doing this mental exercise while on the go.
Experts explain them to you.
How Does Meditation Help You Manage Uncertainty?
28:29
Cave lion cub found in Siberia is 28,000 years old
About 28,000 years ago, the lion cub found frozen in Siberia closed its eyes for the last time, but it is perfectly preserved.
It's not just about the organs and the skin.
Even the whiskers are intact.
Look at the mummy of a 28,000-year-old lion cub 0:48
The number of the day
US $ 6,000
Disney revealed the prices for its long-awaited new Star Wars hotel, and delving into a galaxy far, far away won't be cheap: If you want to experience the experience, you'll have to shell out $ 6,000 for two nights.
Disney's Stars Wars hotel has galactic prices 0:48
Quote of the day
"If you are still in the Greenville area, you are in imminent danger and you MUST leave now."
The Plumas County Sheriff's Office in California is issuing a strong warning to residents amid a devastating fire that has yet to be brought under control.
Video shows how a city burns due to Dixie fire 0:54
Day selection
Items to remember the era of Lionel Messi at Barcelona
The objects that every Blaugrana needs to say goodbye to the historic '10' of Barcelona.
And to finish...
CNN exclusively knows Simone Biles' "secret gym" in Tokyo
Simone Biles publicly thanked a gym, located an hour from Tokyo, where she was able to get away from the public eye and train privately in preparation to compete in the beam event at the Olympics.
CNN's Will Ripley took an exclusive tour of the facilities that helped the athlete overcome the mental health condition that forced her to withdraw from other gymnastics events.
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