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ANÁLISIS | La nueva línea de tiempo de Fauci en 2022 para la lucha contra el covid-19 podría ser un desastre político para Biden y los demócratas

August 24, 2021 6:16 AM CNN Newsource

Mariana Toro (CNN) — El presidente Joe Biden acaba de recibir una noticia profundamente desagradable: la pandemia por la que fue elegido para ponerle fin podría prolongarse hasta bien entrado el año de elecciones intermedias, con toda la destrucción política y económica que eso podría traer. La advertencia del principal experto en enfermedades infecciosas del

Researchers captured the moment when a Seychelles giant tortoise

Giant tortoise seen attacking and eating baby bird for first time in the wild in ‘horrifying’ incident

August 24, 2021 6:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Researchers have captured the moment when a livelong vegetarian broke rank to eat meat — and what made it all the more “horrifying” was that it was a tortoise. Scientists captured the moment on video when a Seychelles giant tortoise — previously thought to be vegetarian — attacked and ate a

Países de América Latina se ofrecen a ayudar a desplazados de Afganistán, especialmente mujeres y niñas

August 24, 2021 6:05 AM CNN Newsource

Mariana Toro (CNN Español) — La comunidad internacional ha visto con angustia la toma del poder en Afganistán en manos de los talibanes, dada su historia de opresión contra mujeres y niñas, y contra cualquiera que incumpliera su ley. Países de todo el mundo han comenzado las labores de evacuación de sus ciudadanos en Afganistán, y

Greece announces new restrictions for those not vaccinated

August 24, 2021 6:04 AM Associated Press

By ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s health minister has announced plans to impose new testing requirements and attendance restrictions on people who are not vaccinated against COVID-19. The measures will be in effect from Sept. 13 until March 31. They include requiring weekly or twice-weekly testing for unvaccinated workers and allowing

Greece announces new restrictions for those not vaccinated

August 24, 2021 6:04 AM Associated Press

By ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s health minister has announced plans to impose new testing requirements and attendance restrictions on people who are not vaccinated against COVID-19. The measures will be in effect from Sept. 13 until March 31. They include requiring weekly or twice-weekly testing for unvaccinated workers and allowing

McDonald's has run out of milkshakes in the United Kingdom (UK). This file image from August 16 shows a branch of McDonald's in Bristol

McDonald’s has run out of milkshakes in the UK

August 24, 2021 6:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Charles Riley, CNN Business McDonald’s has been forced to stop selling milkshakes and bottled drinks at nearly 1,300 restaurants in the United Kingdom as Brexit-related staff shortages and supply chain delays caused by the pandemic continue to slam companies. “Like most retailers, we are currently experiencing some supply chain issues, impacting the availability of

Estados Unidos podría entrar en la primavera de 2022 con el covid-19 bajo control si se vacuna la “abrumadora mayoría” de personas, según Fauci

August 24, 2021 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Mientras se concede la primera aprobación completa de la FDA a una vacuna contra el covid-19, el doctor Anthony Fauci instó al público a participar, diciendo que si la “abrumadora mayoría” de la población se vacuna, Estados Unidos podría tener la pandemia bajo control en la primavera de 2022. “Esperamos

Millennial Money: Pandemic spurs school finance courses

August 24, 2021 6:00 AM Associated Press

By AMRITA JAYAKUMAR of NerdWallet Financial literacy hasn’t traditionally been a high priority in schools, but that is changing. The number of states that now require some form of personal finance instruction in schools more than doubled over the past decade. Since the Great Recession, growing student loan debt and advocacy efforts, there’s greater awareness

Millennial Money: Pandemic spurs school finance courses

August 24, 2021 6:00 AM Associated Press

By AMRITA JAYAKUMAR of NerdWallet Financial literacy hasn’t traditionally been a high priority in schools, but that is changing. The number of states that now require some form of personal finance instruction in schools more than doubled over the past decade. Since the Great Recession, growing student loan debt and advocacy efforts, there’s greater awareness

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August 24, 2021 5:59 AM Associated Press

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The US could enter spring of 2022 with Covid-19 under control if enough people get vaccinated, Fauci says

August 24, 2021 5:54 AM CNN

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN As the first full FDA approval is granted to a Covid-19 vaccine, Dr. Anthony Fauci urged the public to take part, saying if the “overwhelming majority” of the population gets vaccinated, the US could have the pandemic under control by spring of 2022. “We hope we’ll be there … but there’s

Ukraine leader stresses NATO, EU ties on independence day

August 24, 2021 5:52 AM Associated Press

By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s president has urged closer ties between the ex-Soviet nation and NATO and the European Union in a speech marking the 30th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. Ukraine celebrated its independence day on Tuesday with a military parade in the capital Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that

Vice President Kamala Harris attends a joint news conference with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Singapore Monday

Afghanistan fallout engulfs Harris’ first day of Southeast Asia trip

August 24, 2021 5:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Jasmine Wright, CNN Vice President Kamala Harris, undertaking a suddenly high-stakes visit to Southeast Asia this week amid the first major foreign policy crisis of the Biden administration, was on the receiving end of questions Monday about the US’ withdrawal from Afghanistan for the first time since the chaotic fall of Kabul. Harris’ stops

Afghanistan fallout engulfs Harris’ first day of Southeast Asia trip

August 24, 2021 5:51 AM CNN

By Jasmine Wright, CNN Vice President Kamala Harris, undertaking a suddenly high-stakes visit to Southeast Asia this week amid the first major foreign policy crisis of the Biden administration, was on the receiving end of questions Monday about the US’ withdrawal from Afghanistan for the first time since the chaotic fall of Kabul. Harris’ stops

Frisky venomous sea snakes are confusing divers for their mates

August 24, 2021 5:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Guy, CNN Highly venomous olive sea snakes may “attack” scuba divers as part of misplaced courtship behaviors, according to a new study. Divers regularly report sea snake interactions involving chasing and biting, the reasons for which were previously unclear. Now a study published in journal the Scientific Reports suggests that male sea snakes

How to enjoy working out if you hate exercise

August 24, 2021 5:35 AM CNN

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN When my junior year of high school ended, I rejoiced. That meant the end of mandatory gym class. Not gifted athletically, I hated everything about sports and exercise — the sweat, the hammering heart, the requirement to learn activities I had no interest in, like archery and square dancing. At

How you start each morning has a huge impact — positively or negatively — on the rest of your day.

How to start a healthy morning routine — and stick with it

August 24, 2021 5:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Dana Santas, CNN How you start each morning has a huge impact — positively or negatively — on the rest of your day. By practicing a healthy morning routine, you can increase your productivity, decrease stress, boost happiness and more. Too many people wake up each day to a barrage of responsibilities that end

Supporters of Zambian president-elect Hakainde Hichilema celebrate his victory

Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema sworn in as President in rare victory for an African opposition leader

August 24, 2021 5:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Stephanie Busari and David McKenzie Zambia’s newly-elected president, Hakainde Hichilema, has been sworn into office after pulling off a stunning rare victory for an African opposition leader. Hichilema was inaugurated Tuesday morning at a ceremony attended by leaders such as Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Malawi leader Lazarus Chakwera. Zambia’s second female Vice

A driver administers a self-collected nasal swab at a Covid-19 drive-through testing site operated by the National Guard on August 11

5 things to know for August 24: Covid-19, Afghanistan, Cuomo, voting rights, shipping

August 24, 2021 5:24 AM CNN

By AJ Willingham, CNN The CNN Business Fear & Greed Index, with seven gauges of investor sentiment, is showing signs of fear in the market. But one thing the business world isn’t too worried about? The Delta variant causing a repeat of the 2020 shutdown. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to

5 things to know for August 24: Covid-19, Afghanistan, Cuomo, voting rights, shipping

August 24, 2021 5:24 AM CNN

By AJ Willingham, CNN The CNN Business Fear & Greed Index, with seven gauges of investor sentiment, is showing signs of fear in the market. But one thing the business world isn’t too worried about? The Delta variant causing a repeat of the 2020 shutdown. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to

Month: August 2021