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The 5 things you should know this April 29: What the Russian war will cost the world

2022-04-29T10:17:40.012Z


What is happening inside the Government of Argentina? China reports the first human case of H3N8 bird flu. This is what you need to know to start the day. Truth first.


What is happening inside the Government of Argentina?

China reports the first human case of H3N8 bird flu.

This is what you need to know to start the day

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Truth first

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What Russia's Increasing War Will Cost the World

The epicenter of Russia's war in Ukraine is now in the burned-out cities in the east and south of the Ukrainian territory.

But the repercussions of the conflict are widening in a way that will leave few people on Earth untouched, from small-town America to poverty-stricken Africa.

Here, Stephen Collinson's analysis of the costs of an increasingly protracted conflict.

  • Russian tanks in Ukraine have a flaw.

    And the West knows

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What is happening inside the Government of Argentina?

The situation within the Government of Argentina remains tense since the 2021 electoral defeat, while inflation and social unrest grow.

The intention of resignation of some Kirchnerist ministers, a reformed cabinet and the refinancing of the IMF loan, among other aspects, put the Government in a difficult moment that reveals a division alien to the image with which the administration came to power in 2019.

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China reports first human case of H3N8 bird flu

China reported the first human infection of H3N8 bird flu, its health agency announced, warning that the risk of large-scale spread remains low.

The patient, a 4-year-old boy, had developed a fever and other symptoms on April 5.

Five days later he was admitted to a local medical center.

Here's what you need to know about the case.

China reports first case of H3N8 bird flu in humans 0:48

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What you should know about Ron DeSantis

The governor of the state of Florida, Ron DeSantis, is seen as a possible presidential contender in 2024, a situation in which he could face Donald Trump in the internal Republican Party.

But who is he exactly?

This is a glimpse of his life, from the beginning of his political career to the dispute with Disney over a new law that limits certain classroom discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Crucial tropical forests will be destroyed at a rate of 10 football fields per minute in 2021

Some 11.1 million hectares of forest were destroyed in 2021, predominantly by logging, as well as fires.

The area of ​​tropical forest lost was enough to cover the entire island of Cuba, sending more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than India does in an entire year from burning fossil fuels, according to a new analysis.

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at coffee time

FDA Proposes Banning Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars

The US Food and Drug Administration has proposed a rule to ban flavored and menthol cigarettes, saying the changes would "improve the health and reduce the mortality risk of current smokers."

Here, the details.

Fossils of giant sea lizards found in Swiss Alps

The fossils belong to three ichthyosaurs, and they may have been some of the largest animals to ever live on Earth, according to a new study.

How is it possible that they were found high up in the Swiss Alps?

We explain it to you.

A look at the most famous roles of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, perhaps best known for their portrayals of swordsman and warrior of the sea, respectively, continue to star in a controversial trial for defamation.

Here we take a look at his most notable roles, from "Edward Scissorhands" to "Aquaman."

Weibo seeks to combat "bad behavior" of users in China

Weibo, the Chinese equivalent of Twitter, told users it would start posting their IP location on their account pages and when posting comments, in a bid to combat "bad behavior" online.

Why will this social network show users location?

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The keys to the NFL draft

Over the past three years, the NFL draft has drawn an average of six to eight million viewers over the three-day event.

Here's how picks are awarded and the rules that govern this iconic event.

The number of the day

1.4%

The US economy slowed in the first quarter of 2022: Gross Domestic Product ––the broadest measure of economic activity–– contracted at an annualized rate of 1.4%, in a sharp reversal of strong growth recorded the previous year.

Could the US be on the verge of a recession?

This is what analysts say 2:26

quote of the day

"The cost of this fight is not cheap. But giving in to aggression is going to be more costly if we allow it to happen. Either we stand with the people of Ukraine as they defend their country, or we stand by while the Russians continue their atrocities."

US President Joe Biden has asked Congress to bill $33 billion in additional funding to support Ukraine in the coming months as Russia's brutal and unrelenting war enters a new phase.

The pick of the day

The best iPhone: here are the models available on the market

There are seven iPhone models on the market for those who want to buy any of these Apple phones and this offers each one.

And to finish

A small robot spies on penguins in Antarctica to study their ecosystem

Scientists are using robots to study the vulnerability of marine ecosystems and the impact of climate change in Antarctica.

See how little robot ECHO has been accepted into a colony of emperor penguins.

Watch the little robot spying on penguins in Antarctica 1:52

Source: cnnespanol

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