Things are looking bad in Afghanistan and in 21 days they could look much worse.
ICE will avoid arresting and deporting undocumented crime victims.
What is Marburg virus, the bat-borne Ebola-like disease that was recorded in Guinea?
This is what you need to know to start the day
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This is one of the most dangerous times of the pandemic for children
There was a time when the focus was on older people.
But now experts warn that, coinciding with the return to school, this is one of the most dangerous moments of the pandemic for children.
And officials will have to consider many measures to keep them safe from Covid-19.
The presence of the more contagious delta variant, and the fact that many adults are letting their guard down are some of the influencing factors.
One month later: these maps show how quickly covid-19 struck the United States again
The FDA is expected to authorize booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for some immunosuppressed individuals within the next 48 hours.
Intelligence officials draft classified report after nearly 90 days of covid-19 investigation
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Things are looking bad in Afghanistan and in 21 days they could look much worse
Many thought this would happen.
But seeing it happen so quickly, so starkly, does not comfort those who made the prediction.
The past six days have put Afghanistan in possibly the most dangerous place in the past two decades.
And in three weeks, when the withdrawal of all international troops is complete and the airstrikes that usually curb the insurgency cease, the outlook could be even worse.
Analysis by Nick Paton Walsh.
A further withdrawal of personnel from the US embassy in Kabul is debated, sources say, as the Taliban advance rapidly in Afghanistan
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Fear and resentment reign in Afghanistan as the Taliban invade more cities
Is the Taliban's advance in Afghanistan a risk to the world?
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ICE will avoid arresting and deporting undocumented crime victims
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will avoid arresting or deporting undocumented immigrants who are victims of crime, except in exceptional circumstances.
Instead, officers should help victims seek justice and facilitate access to immigration benefits.
Immigrant minors report refugee conditions 2:34
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What happens in Necoclí with the stranded migrants?
In Necoclí, a municipality in the northwest of Colombia on the Panamanian border, thousands and thousands of immigrants of various nationalities wait to cross the border to reach Panama, and continue their way to the north of the continent.
The hope of many is to reach the United States.
6 days through the jungle: this is the hard journey that migrants make in Necoclí, Colombia, to cross to Panama
Migrants in Necoclí ask for humanitarian corridor 3:17
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What you should know about the Marburg virus
A rare but highly infectious disease, the Marburg virus, was first detected in West Africa.
It is transmitted mostly to humans through bats and is similar to Ebola.
It has mortality rates that range between 24% and 88%, depending on the strain and the care.
This is what you need to know.
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Marburg virus case in Guinea, what is it about?
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At coffee time
Do you want a more flexible work schedule? This is how you can order it
Although asking for flexible work hours is probably easier now than it was before the pandemic, it can still be awkward to approach a manager with the request.
Here are five tips that can help you.
Job vacancies hit record in the United States 0:54
A new 'Batman' comic confirms that his partner Robin is 'queer'
Comic book lovers have long viewed Batman's loyal sidekick as a potentially 'queer' character since the first Robin, Dick Grayson, made his comic book debut in the 1940s. Now a new comic confirms it.
Robin is bisexual in new Batman comic 0:44
What is multiple sclerosis, the disease that actress Christina Applegate has?
Actress Christina Applegate said Monday that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Here we explain what this disease is, what causes it and what is the treatment.
Christina Applegate suffers from multiple sclerosis 0:54
What team does Messi join? This is the record of PSG
Messi has a contract until 2023 with PSG and said he is "impatient" to play and also to win.
And this is precisely what PSG needs.
The team dominated the French league in the past decade, but has never been able to win the Champions League.
We review his record.
The best teams in the world, according to Varsky 1:16
Former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani sells personalized video messages for $ 199
Rudy Giuliani, Trump's former mayor and former personal attorney, now sells personalized messages on the Cameo app for $ 199. CNN's Jeanne Moos tells us about her first paid messages and also what other public figures joined the trend.
Rudy Giuliani Now Sells Custom Videos - Watch It 2:10
The number of the day
US $ 600 million
Hackers stole some US $ 600 million in cryptocurrencies from the decentralized financial platform Poly Network, in what is considered to be the largest theft in the history of this industry.
Hackers steal more than $ 600 million in crypto 1:00
Quote of the day
"Now that the game is lost, now that everyone is coming, what is there to save?"
On the flames on the Greek island of Euboea, firefighters and villagers fight to defend their lands, homes and livelihoods.
For many, the battle is already lost.
And despair is compounded by anger at the handling of the situation.
This is what the fires in Greece look like from space 0:46
Selection of the day
Discounted gifts in Amazon Mexico that anyone will love
Buying a good gift doesn't have to mean spending a lot of money, and here are some ideas.
And to finish…
5 simple habit changes you can make to benefit the planet
What can we do in the face of climate change?
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The climate crisis is worsening according to the latest report from the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Governments and large industries are primarily responsible, says the report. However, each person can take small actions to benefit the planet. We tell you what simple habits you can apply in your daily life.