Covid-19 crisis in China.
Explosives in Brazil.
The winter storm in the US Another ban against women in Afghanistan.
Pele's health.
Also, the 2022 books recommended by Obama.
This is what you need to know to start the day.
First the truth.
1. They arrest a suspect of planting explosives in Brasilia
Brazilian authorities arrested a 54-year-old man this weekend on suspicion of planting and possessing explosive devices a week before the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Police also seized a rifle, two shotguns, revolvers, more than 1,000 pieces of ammunition and 5 other explosive devices in the suspect's rented apartment.
Incoming Justice Minister Calls Those Who Deny Brazil's Election Results "Terrorists"
2. The consequences of the prolonged winter storm
As a massive winter storm continues to batter much of the United States with brutal winter weather, resulting in at least 37 deaths across the country, parts of western New York have been buried by up to four feet of snow, leaving vehicles stuck and without power for thousands of people over the Christmas weekend.
Thousands of flights have been cancelled.
These are some of the consequences of the storm that has cooled even the southern US with record temperatures.
3. China will not disclose daily covid case data
China's top health authority said it has stopped publishing daily figures for covid-19 cases, as reports indicate that the true death toll from the ongoing outbreak in the country is much worse than the official figures released by authorities.
This is the situation and the gloomy forecasts of a peak of infections in the coming days.
Overflowing crematoriums in Chinese cities due to numerous deaths 3:18
4. More bans against women in Afghanistan
The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has ordered all local and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to prevent their employees from coming to work, according to a letter from the Economy Ministry sent to all licensed NGOs.
This comes a week after the Taliban regime suspended university education for all female students in the country.
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Afghans speak out for their basic rights 6:02
5. Zelensky's challenging message
The city of Kherson suffered a series of Russian attacks this weekend that killed at least 10 people.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a message to the nation on Christmas, saying that his country has resisted the forces of evil for three hundred days and eight years.
In addition, he assured that Ukraine will celebrate its Christmas holidays, which are traditionally celebrated on January 7, according to Orthodox Christian customs.
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"One more night with him": Pelé's daughter thanks the hospital staff
The soccer star remains hospitalized and in a delicate state of health.
His family accompanies him at the medical center in Sao Paulo.
The biggest disappointments in film and television in 2022
From "Rings of Power" to "Morbius," CNN critic Brian Lowry takes a look back at productions that haven't fared as well as expected.
Two new minerals discovered in a meteorite
The find was made thanks to a 70-gram piece of the meteorite, which was discovered in Somalia in 2020 and is the ninth largest meteorite ever found.
Why are so many people talking about buccal fat removal?
It is about removing the fat from the cheeks, a procedure that is increasingly being searched on Google due to the fact that celebrities and social networks have driven greater interest.
Barack Obama's favorite movies and books in 2022
Former US President Barack Obama kept one of his annual traditions and posted a list of his favorites of the year.
He asked for recommendations for 2023.
the figure of the day
2,200
It is the number of flights in, to or out of the US that had been canceled on Christmas Day due to the winter storm.
quote of the day
"May our eyes be filled with the faces of our Ukrainian brothers and sisters who are living this Christmas in the dark and cold far from their homes due to the devastation caused by ten months of war."
Pope Francis said it during the Urbi et Orbi blessing in Saint Peter's Square.
And to finish…
The whiskey commercial that makes you cry on YouTube
The ad's message, "Magic isn't just in Christmas. It's in us, too," brought viewers to tears.
The Spanish whiskey commercial with a trans story that is sweeping YouTube 1:04