A jury finds Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of sex trafficking.
Biden will speak to Putin on Thursday at the request of the Russian leader.
Do you like dark coffee and dark chocolate?
It's in your genes, according to a study.
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US enters distressing phase of pandemic
The United States reaches a record in the average of new daily cases of covid-19, hospitalizations of children increase and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predict that more than 44,000 people may die in the next four weeks.
In this context, the long lines at sites to be tested for coronavirus show an extra challenge that the country now faces, which a former health official describes as "The Hunger Games."
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Jury finds Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of sex trafficking
A jury found Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of five of the six counts related to her role in the sexual abuse of minors by Jeffrey Epstein between 1994 and 2004. Maxwell, 60, had pleaded not guilty to all six federal charges he faced. .
Now he could face up to 65 years in prison.
Jury finds Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of 5 counts 2:11
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Biden will speak with Putin this Thursday at the request of the Russian leader
US President Joe Biden will hold a call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin "to discuss a variety of issues, including upcoming diplomatic engagements with Russia," National Security Council spokeswoman Emily told CNN. Horne.
The call was requested by Putin, according to the administration, and Biden accepted because he "believes that when it comes to Russia there is no substitute for direct leader-leader dialogue."
Putin makes alarming remarks on cooperation with China 2:00
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This year was marked by divisions and 2022 is unlikely to be any different
2021 began with the assault on the Capitol and ended with President Biden's "Summit for Democracy," two events that marked a year full of turmoil and polarization, and not just in the United States.
What can you expect for 2022 after a year of divisions around democracy, vaccines and climate?
Tim Lister analysis.
The most expensive natural disasters of 2021 1:06
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The United States has a poor labor market
The pandemic was a wake-up call for the American job market: After decades of relying on low-paying service jobs that come with few benefits, the coronavirus made it clear that the country needs to take care of its workers.
Anneken Tappe analysis.
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At coffee time
Do you like dark coffee and dark chocolate? It's in your genes, according to a study
Would you rather have black coffee?
Then you probably like dark, bitter chocolate, according to new research that identifies a genetic basis for those preferences.
And this can be good for your health.
Would you try a coffee that has no coffee beans?
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Pop star Denise Ho arrested in Hong Kong
Hong Kong pop star and prominent pro-democracy activist Denise Ho was arrested at her home by the city's national security police.
More people were arrested in the operation, all linked to the online media organization Stand News.
Pop star Denise Ho arrested in Hong Kong 0:48
Dangerous advice from Amazon's Alexa to a 10-year-old
Amazon's Alexa smart assistant has been developed over the years to provide ever-better access to information and knowledge.
However, the voice assistant recently gave dangerous advice to a user who went viral on social media.
Our relationship with Siri on iPhone or Alexa on Amazon could be about to change 1:00
LeBron James reaches 36,000 points in his career
LeBron James became the third player to reach 36,000 points in his NBA career, in the Los Angeles Lakers' 132-123 win over the Houston Rockets this week, ending a five-game losing streak.
LeBron James shows his son's talent 0:23
"The Book of Boba Fett" plunges into "Star Wars" nostalgia
Unlike Las Vegas, what happens at the Sarlacc Pit doesn't stay at the Sarlacc Pit, which is good news for Disney + and "Star Wars" fans who are eager to enjoy "The Book of Boba Fett." .
Here, Brian Lowry's review.
The number of the day
$ 11 billion
Elon Musk seems to have concluded a very busy year with his shares in Tesla and his tax bill, which amounts to US $ 11,000 million and is one of the largest in history, shows it.
How much should Elon Musk pay the treasury in 2021?
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Quote of the day
"I am very grateful to him personally, first of all for what he did for Belarus. And for the support they give us, supporting us in this difficult moment of sanctions (...). [Western countries] continue to strangle us."
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko thanked Russia's counterpart Vladimir Putin after their face-to-face meeting in St. Petersburg in which they agreed to hold joint military exercises on Belarusian territory.
Lakshenko promised that he would not be indebted to Russia.
Putin and Lukashenko play hockey together and both score 0:30
Selection of the day
What you need to thoroughly clean your house after the Christmas season
Holidays and dinners around the Christmas season can leave wine, food, and more stains on your furniture and clothing.
So you can remove them.
And to finish
Check out these adorable little cats that were born in Dallas
Two Sumatran tigrillos that were born on December 6 have joined the Dallas Zoo in Texas.
The tigrillos have put the local veterinary team running because their mother has milk production problems.
The cats are a source of great pride for residents of Dallas, as the zoo reported that only 400 to 600 tigers remain of this species.
Check out these adorable little tigrillos who were born in Dallas 1:40