The 5 things you should know this Friday, December 3

Mexico and the US launch an initiative to address the causes of migration in Central America.

An anti-vaccine preacher dies after being hospitalized for covid-19.

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Even with the new omicron variant, vaccines are still the best solution

Doctors still don't know exactly how well current COVID-19 vaccines protect people against the new omicron variant, already in the United States.

But what they do know is that people shouldn't wait to get a vaccine or a booster dose.

These are the reasons.

• Biden announces new measures to combat covid-19

• Germany to ban the unvaccinated from much of public life

• This is how omicron was discovered in South Africa, the variant of coronavirus that set off a chain reaction

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Michigan Shooting: Dramatic Student Testimony

The terror over the Oxford High School shooting in Michigan, which left four dead, began with gunfire, screaming and an urgent message on a loudspeaker.

Then the frightened students barricaded the doors, called for help, and collected whatever they could grab in case they had to defend themselves.

Student cries to learn that he lost a friend in his school shooting 3:24

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Anti-vaccine preacher dies after being hospitalized for covid-19

Prominent Christian televangelist and anti-vaccine activist Marcus Lamb died after being hospitalized with COVID-19, his family announced.

Lamb often spoke out on his show against covid-19 vaccines. 

Ómicron could cause 50% of coronavirus cases in Europe 2:31

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Mexico and the US launch an initiative to address the causes of migration in Central America

Mexico and the United States announced a joint initiative to address the root causes of irregular migration from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.

With the initiative, called "Sembrando Oportunidades", USAID and the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (Amexcid) plan to coordinate resources to help citizens in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras to "build a prosperous future in their communities of origin. ".

Migrating to the US, the only solution for many Hondurans 3:01

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A woman testifies that Jeffrey Epstein took her to meet Donald Trump when she was 14

A woman, who said she was sexually abused by Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein more than two decades ago, testified in court that she met Donald Trump when she was 14 years old and Epstein took her to Mar-a-Lago, the residence of the now-former president. in Florida.

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Bill Clinton and Trump reportedly flew Epstein's private plane 1:00

At coffee time

Peng Shuai 'reconfirms' safe in second call with IOC, Olympic organization says

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) held a second call with Peng Shuai, saying the Chinese tennis star "reconfirmed" that she was safe and sound despite the "difficult situation" she is in, the sports organization reported.

This is Djokovic's view on the Peng Shuai case 2:07

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, wins latest court battle with UK newspaper editor

A UK court upheld a ruling in favor of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, as part of her litigation against a newspaper editor who reproduced parts of a private letter she sent to her father, Thomas Markle, in August 2018.

Throwing lightning at cow dung helps trap methane that contributes to climate change

A Norwegian tech company found a way to stop livestock manure from releasing methane: launch an artificial lightning bolt.

Methane emissions, highest in history 1:21

Tips for acquiring a cheap home in Italy from those who already did

Buying a cheap home in Italy is an attractive possibility for many travelers, especially with the increasing number of cities offering houses for next to nothing through repossession plans.

Another Italian town sells houses for just over $ 1 1:04

The best of Art Basel Miami Beach 2021

The 2021 edition of Art Basel Miami Beach started for the general public.

Here the most outstanding works. 

Daniel Pontet, an artist who paints music with his feet at Art Basel 4:01

The number of the day

US $ 3,000

Austrian surgeon fined $ 3,000 for amputating wrong leg in hospital confusion.

He went to the hospital and they amputated the wrong leg 1:21

Quote of the day

"There is a time for everything"

Joan Manuel Serrat announces his retirement with musical tour 1:34

Joan Manuel Serrat leaves the stage with a farewell tour that will bring him to the United States and Latin America.

Day selection

Books that will be a good gift this Christmas and that you can buy on Amazon

A book is always a good gift to give or a good option to ask for in an exchange during the holidays.

These are some recommendations.

And to finish...

See how this huge gorilla cooperates with his treatment for mild pneumonia

This is how this gorilla behaves to receive medical treatment 1:13

Barney, a gorilla at Zoo Miami, recovers from mild pneumonia.

Part of his treatment are nebulisations.

However, achieving this with Barney, who is 28 years old and weighs about 180 kilos, has been quite a challenge for the zoo.