The United States opens its market to mangoes from Colombia;
first import is expected in January.
The Sagrada Familia will illuminate the tower of the Virgin Mary this Wednesday.
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The spotlight of the virtual meeting of Biden and Putin
US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held a virtual summit on Tuesday amid mounting tension over a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Biden "expressed the deep concerns of the United States" and its European allies "about Russia's escalation of forces around Ukraine."
Putin responded to the warnings.
Tension mounts on the Ukraine-Russia border
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A major tourism powerhouse is a "very high" risk destination for CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) included five places in Europe - including one of the world's major tourist powers - on its list of travel risk destinations "very high "by covid-19.
Demonstrations in Europe due to restrictions due to covid-19 1:38
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Instagram will now tell its users when to take a break from the app
The company launched the 'Take a Break' tool, which will encourage users to move away from the platform after having been browsing for a certain time.
The feature, announced in September, will arrive first to users in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, and to all users in the coming months.
Instagram will let you know when it's time to take a break 0:41
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The world's newest nation is facing both drought and flooding
Ravaged by years of conflict, there has hardly been a time for peace in the world's newest nation to begin building.
Barely 200 kilometers of its roads are paved.
Now, South Sudan is grappling with floods of biblical proportions that began in June and were exacerbated by the climate crisis, which it had little to do with creating.
Movie rescue mother and baby in the middle of a flood 0:46
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The United States opens its market to mangoes from Colombia;
first import expected in January
The United States gave Colombia the green light to import fresh mangoes, a market dominated until now by countries such as Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil and Guatemala.
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At coffee time
Look up to the sky to see Leonard's Comet this month before it disappears forever
There's a new comet in sight and December is your only chance to spot it before it's gone forever.
Astronomers say that Comet Leonard is the best and brightest comet we can see in 2021.
Where and when will Comet Leonard be seen from Earth?
1:03
Drake withdraws from Grammy race
Canadian rapper Drake withdraws from the Grammy Awards, removing his two nominations for the highest music awards.
The memes inspired by Drake's new album 1:14
Marijuana use may make sleep worse, especially for heavy users
It's a common belief among marijuana users: it will help you fall asleep and stay asleep.
Scientists, however, are not so sure that is true.
Colombia will export marijuana for medicinal purposes 3:44
Dubai modifies its workweek to align with global markets
The UAE and its international financial center, Dubai, will change their work week to four and a half days ending Friday at noon to facilitate global business.
Do you respond to your bosses after your workday?
It's illegal in Portugal 2:05
The Sagrada Familia will illuminate the tower of the Virgin Mary this Wednesday
This December 8, the Tower of the Virgin Mary in the Sagrada Familia will be fully illuminated and the star will shine for the first time in Barcelona.
Learn 10 facts about the history of Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece.
This star that crowns the Sagrada Familia cathedral in Barcelona 0:46
The number of the day
US $ 70 million
New York billionaire Michael Steinhardt delivers $ 70 million in stolen antique art.
Over 100 antiques returned to Cambodia 1:03
Quote of the day
"It is good to be hopeful, but it is too early to conclude that omicron only causes mild infections. We do not have that data."
Dr. William Schaffner, medical director of the National Infectious Diseases Foundation and an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University, told CNN that there hasn't been enough time to know how likely omicron is to cause serious illness.
Tshwane, the epicenter of omicron in the sights of scientists 1:09
Day selection
Reduce the stress of the holiday season with these tips
The end of the year is here whether you like it or not, and for many people that means a lot of stress from family gatherings, financial worries, and so much more.
Here, expert recommendations to tackle it.
And to finish...
Foxes that laugh out loud? The reaction of these animals with their captive caretaker to the internet
Hear how these foxes laugh when they are tickled.
CNN's Jeanne Moos has the answer to "What did the fox say?"
The laughter of these foxes enchants the internet 1:59