The United States Government sues Texas for the law that prohibits abortion after six weeks of gestation.
Afghanistan is now one of the few countries without women in senior government positions.
Lionel Messi breaks a new record, beating Pelé.
This is what you need to know to start the day
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Truth first
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Vaccination mandates could apply to 100 million Americans
The new vaccination mandates defined by the administration of President Joe Biden could apply to up to 100 million Americans, according to the White House.
In addition to federal officials and health personnel, the government took aim at the private ones: All companies with 100 or more employees must ensure that their workers are vaccinated or tested once a week.
Companies could face fines of thousands of dollars per employee if they fail to comply.
Los Angeles School Board Votes To Require Covid-19 Vaccination Of Eligible Students 12 Years And Older
No major established religion opposes vaccination, but religious exemptions can complicate mandates
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US government sues Texas over anti-abortion law
Justice Secretary Merrick Garland announced Thursday that the Justice Department is suing the state of Texas over its new law that bans abortions after the sixth week of pregnancy.
The lawsuit alleges that the abortion law violates the supremacy clause of the Constitution, which states that the United States Magna Carta and federal law generally take precedence over state laws.
Garland: Texas anti-abortion law would void Constitution 1:25
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Hurricane Olaf makes landfall in Mexico
Hurricane Olaf made landfall this Thursday night very near San José del Cabo, in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur, according to the United States National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Olaf hit around 10 pm local time with maximum sustained winds of about 155 km / h.
Hurricane Olaf makes landfall in Baja California Sur, Mexico 1:32
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North Korea commemorated its founding with a military parade in the middle of the night
North Korea held a midnight military parade in Pyongyang on Thursday to mark the 73rd anniversary of its founding, the country's state media reported.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared on a platform in Kim Il-Sung Square and greeted the crowd, but there was no mention of him giving a speech, according to Rodong Sinmun.
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This was the North Korean parade at 1:28 midnight
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Afghanistan is now one of the few countries without women in senior government positions
Despite recent promises by the Taliban to respect women's rights, a look at the new interim government suggests that the group's government could very well mirror its previous regime, when women virtually disappeared from public life.
Now the country joins the ranks of only a dozen other countries where there are no women in high-ranking positions in government.
The first flight from Kabul lands in Qatar after the Taliban allowed its departure
9/11 anniversary: Afghanistan worries the West again 3:44
At coffee time
Britney Spears is free now? Not at all. This is what follows in the case
After Britney Spears' father called for the end of her 13-year guardianship on Tuesday, her lawyer declared victory, calling it a "vindication" for the singer.
So is the legal battle over?
Not at all.
Here's what we know about the development of the case over the next few weeks.
Britney Spears, closer to freeing herself from her father 0:47
ANALYSIS | "Impeachment": Should Bill Clinton Apologize to Monica Lewinsky?
Monica Lewinsky, the woman at the center of the "American Crime Story: Impeachment" scandal, has emerged in the decades since her affair with Bill Clinton as a powerful advocate against harassment and the voice of someone who has been consumed by the machine. of the scandal and managed to get out the other side.
In an interview earlier this week related to the show's premiere on FX, Lewinsky said something important.
Recovering from lack of sleep takes longer than you think
Yawning and exhausted from another night of poor sleep?
Congratulations, you have joined the multitude of people around the world who suffer from lack of sleep, a serious problem that can affect your physical health and from which recovering is not as easy as you may think, according to a new study.
How long does it take to recover from lack of sleep?
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2021: How to help
There are ways each of us can help prevent suicide.
Here's how to do your part.
Pandemic, determining factor in the increase in suicides in Mexico 1:57
The stunning photographs of Chris Fallows
For many people, getting a chance to witness some of the world's most iconic wildlife up close in their natural environment is high on their bucket list.
Chris Fallows, a world-famous South African photographer, knows how exhilarating this kind of experience can be.
He has lived it over and over again and this is the result.
The number of the day
79
With 79 official goals in his account, Leo Messi broke a new record in football: he is now the highest historical scorer of the South American teams, ahead of Pelé.
Messi's projection towards the Qatar World Cup 1:28
Quote of the day
"Hear the voices of unvaccinated Americans lying in hospital beds, taking their last breath, saying 'if only I had been vaccinated.' If only ... It's a tragedy. Please don't let it become yours".
President Joe Biden has lashed out at people who refuse to get vaccinated, warning that patience "is running out."
Biden announces new vaccination mandates 4:44
Selection of the day
Tricks you didn't know you could do with your AirPods and AirPods Pro
Share music with other hearing aids and connect them to your television.
Get more out of Apple's flagship headphones.
And to finish...
Delivery man saves a baby in diapers in the middle of an avenue
Delivery man saves a boy who was running in the middle of the avenue 2:08
A deliveryman was making his last delivery of the night when he saw a 2-year-old boy, in diapers, running in the middle of a busy Los Angeles avenue.
