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Why is Haiti suffering so much from earthquakes?

Johnny Depp says there is a boycott against him in Hollywood.

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Biden on Afghanistan: "I firmly stand by my decision"

US President Joe Biden addressed the situation in Afghanistan from the White House, while facing mounting questions about his administration's apparent lack of preparation for the rapid collapse of that nation's government.

"I firmly stand by my decision" to withdraw US forces from Afghanistan, Biden said, adding that there was no good time to make this decision.

On the speed of the Taliban advance, Biden said it had developed "faster than anticipated."

Also, he issued a warning to the Taliban.

• What will an Afghanistan be like under the Taliban?

• Who are the Taliban and how did they take control of Afghanistan so quickly?

• What is it like to be a woman under the Taliban in Afghanistan?

  What happened in the 1990s and future prospects

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Why is Haiti suffering so much from earthquakes (and not the Dominican Republic)?

The earthquake of this August 14 in Haiti, which until Monday left more than 1,400 dead, not only brought to mind the devastating earthquake of 2010 (in which around 200,000 people died and the country has not yet recovered from the effects), but That forces many to wonder why that country suffers the scourge of the movements of the Earth with such intensity.

Here the explanation.

• How does the 2021 earthquake differ from the 2010 earthquake?

• Grace: what we know about the tropical depression threatening Haiti with further devastation

Red Cross: It is a humanitarian crisis on a 1:21 scale

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Biden's competition crisis

For analyst Chris Cillizza, at the heart of Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign was one word: competition.

Yet seven months after taking office, Biden faces nothing less than a crisis of that competition, beset on several fronts with developments that apparently all his experience and knowledge did not prevent.

The obvious example is, says Cillizza, the rapid takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban in the wake of Biden's decision to withdraw US troops from the country.

• Biden officials admit miscalculation in Afghanistan

Biden: The mission was not to create another nation in Afghanistan 1:11

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The director general of US Health is concerned about complacency with covid-19

With the outlook for the covid-19 pandemic worsening as hospitalizations and cases among the unvaccinated rise, the U.S. Surgeon General said many of those who have followed the precautions could soon become complacent due to the fatigue.

• Can I infect people if I become infected with post-vaccination covid-19?

Fatigue effect could make it difficult to fight covid-19 1:11

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Federal judge orders Biden administration to reactivate Trump-era border policy

A federal judge in Texas ordered the Biden administration to revive a Trump-era border policy that required migrants to remain in Mexico until the date of their hearing in a United States immigration court.

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Mayorkas: There is an “unprecedented” number of immigrants 3:21

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The title, cover and details of the new book on Trump by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa

First it was "Fear", then it was "Rage", now it is "Peril".

That's the title of the long-awaited third book on President Trump by legendary journalist Bob Woodward, this time written with co-author Robert Costa, a national political reporter for the Washington Post.

Letter shows Trump wanted to reverse defeat at the 1:15 polls

Better Hearing May Protect Your Loved Ones' Brains, Study Says

Having good listeners in your life could help your brain become more resilient to any future changes related to age or illness, a new study found.

Johnny Depp says there is a boycott against him in Hollywood

According to Johnny Depp, the last five years have been "surreal" for him.

Johhny Depp feels Hollywood boycotts him 1:13

Ripples in Saturn's rings reveal the planet's 'fuzzy' core

A ripple detected within the rings around Saturn has helped scientists determine that the giant planet may be "fuzzy" at its core.

See why Saturn will be more visible in August 0:35

What is sexual harassment, how to prevent it and how to report it?

Many people experience sexual harassment in different areas of their lives.

Here, a guide to prevent, detect and report it.

Carmen Jara: Inexperienced artists, more vulnerable to harassment 2:14

The number of the day

US $ 2.7 billion

Hyatt is betting on luxury travel with an agreement to buy a company that operates luxury resorts, worth $ 2.7 billion.

This will be the reopening plan 0:39

Quote of the day

"Now we must act again to stop the spread. Our health heroes led the battle against the virus, and now we need them to lead the battle between the variant and the vaccine."

Cuomo announces that New York healthcare workers should get vaccinated against covid-19.

NY businesses will ask for vaccination certificates 4:05

Day selection

A good opportunity for Apple fans

MacBook, AirPods Max, iPad Air and more Apple devices are on sale for months without interest.

And to finish...

This robot "dog" is monitoring construction projects

Meet the Spot robot that monitors buildings 0:51

A robot dog named Spot wanders through Virginia Tech's construction projects to help gather important data on the construction site. Here we tell you how this robot helps document constructions.