The 5 things you should know this December 28: CDC updates guidelines on isolation times and quarantine for covid-19

They will reconsider the 110-year prison sentence for the Cuban truck driver convicted after a fatal accident in the United States. They sue Iceland, the “best place in the world to be a woman,” for misogyny. Five simple exercises to reduce the stress of the holidays. This is what you need to know to start the day. Truth first.

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CDC shortens recommended isolation and quarantine times

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shortened the recommended isolation times for people who have tested positive for covid-19 from 10 to five on Monday. days if they have no symptoms, and if they wear a mask while with other people for at least five more days. They also modified their guidelines on recommended quarantine times in case of contact with positives.

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1,450 Afghan children were evacuated to the US without their parents. Some “will never be reunited with their family”

Many of the children tried to flee Afghanistan with their families but were separated in chaos, activists say. Some lost contact with their parents during the Kabul airport bombing. And some of his parents did not survive the terrorist attack. Now, months after arriving in the United States, it is unclear when, how, or even if some of their families will be able to reunite.

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They will reconsider a 110-year prison sentence for Cuban trucker

A Colorado district judge set a Jan. 13 hearing to reconsider the 110-year prison sentence of Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, the Cuban truck driver convicted of an accident in which four people died. First Judicial District Attorney Alexis King said her office will likely recommend a sentence of 20 to 30 years.

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Trump and the commission of 6 January, in the middle of an all-out showdown

Almost a year after the failed coup attempt, Donald Trump’s habit of putting his own political gain above the truth is again emerging as the former commander-in-chief and his associates engage in an all-out showdown with the select commission of the House of Representatives investigating the insurrection of January 6. Analysis by Stephen Collinson.

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They sue Iceland, the “best place in the world to be a woman”, for misogyny

For 12 consecutive years, Iceland has been crowned the best place in the world for gender equality by the World Economic Forum. However, several women are taking the country’s government before the European Court of Human Rights for what they say is a misogynistic justice system that systematically violates the rights of victims of gender-based violence. This is the story.

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Reduce Holiday Stress With These 5 Easy Exercises

Whether it’s the pressure of social demands or more physical causes like lack of sleep, it’s normal to feel stressed and overwhelmed by added chores during the holidays. However, there are ways to integrate exercise into our daily lives without adding stress or anxiety. Here we show you some.

Females of some species do not always need a male to reproduce.

An Asian water dragon hatched from an egg at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, and its keepers were shocked. His mother had never been with a male water dragon. Using genetic tests, they found that it had been created through a mode of reproduction called parthenogenesis. We explain how it works.

The new trailer for “The Batman” is here

“The Batman” has a new action packed trailer. The upcoming film starring Robert Pattinson as Batman and Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman shows Batman trying to defeat The Riddler, played by Paul Dano. The new trailer also focuses on the growing relationship between Batman and Catwoman.

Second time capsule found in Virginia

“They have found it! This is probably the time capsule that everyone was looking for,” said the Governor of Virginia after the discovery of this second capsule where the statue of Robert E. Lee was located in Richmond. Containing? That is one of the mysteries to be unraveled.

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The number of the day

2,800

The chaos in air travel continued on Monday: more than 2,800 flights were suspended worldwide and thousands suffered delays.

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Quote of the day

“We are dead in life. They killed us. They took away our smile. She was studying, she was going to get residency. They took away the American dream from the girl.”

The uncle of Valentina Orellana-Peralta, the 14-year-old teenager who died Thursday in a California store when police shot a robbery suspect, spoke with CNN Chile. This is what he said about the young woman, while the investigation of the case progresses.

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Selection of the day

The fastest charger for your shiny new iPhone 13

Apple no longer includes the charger in the iPhone box, but these are the best alternatives you will find for your phone.

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And to finish…

‘The Rock’ surprises his mother with a tremendous Christmas present

Actor Dwayne Johnson surprised his mother with a Christmas present that no one expected. In fact, his family reacted euphoric when the businessman also revealed the gift he kept for his mother.