The 5 things you should know this January 31: Threat of war in Europe captures the world’s attention

This week the Winter Olympics begin. A key day in the battle against cancer. A cyclonic bomb in the US Two years since the first case of covid-19 in Spain. Nadal’s feat. Also, Rams and Bengals, to the Super Bowl. This is what you need to know to start the day. truth first.

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Why Russia blames NATO for the crisis in Ukraine

Russia’s military forces remain on the border with Ukraine and the threat of a possible invasion remains latent and in the sights of the whole world. Moscow insists that it is not seeking a war and says that NATO is responsible for the crisis. On what is this position based and on what is that of the Atlantic alliance?

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Thousands of people without electricity in the US in the middle of the cold

A bomb cyclone caused record snowfall in parts of the northeastern United States, where sub-zero temperatures were also recorded. More than 5,000 flights were canceled over the weekend and as of Sunday afternoon there were 44,000 power outages in Massachusetts.

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World Cancer Day

This Friday, February 4, marks World Cancer Day, a special date that, according to the Pan American Health Organization, is intended to “strengthen actions to improve access to quality care,” which includes detection early, treatment and palliative care. How to prevent cancer? You have two approaches and several recommendations.

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Two years since the first contagion of covid-19 in Spain

On January 31, 2020, the first case of covid-19 in Spain was confirmed, when a German tourist tested positive for the virus in the Canary Islands. After two years of restrictions to stop the spread of the coronavirus, how is the situation in the country in the pandemic? See the latest on covid-19 in our coverage.

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The Winter Olympics are coming up

Beijing will hold the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics this Friday, February 4. The event will end on the 20th of this month and nearly 3,000 athletes are expected to compete in 15 disciplines. Beijing will also host the Paralympic Games, to be held from March 4 to 13.

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Nadal’s great comeback to consecrate himself at the top of the Grand Slam

Rafael Nadal won the Australian Open, obtained his 21st Grand Slam title and is the player who has conquered the most ‘greats’. But his comeback wasn’t just two sets down in the final.

Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals will play Super Bowl LVI

The Rams beat the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 on Sunday night and hours earlier the Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in overtime.

What is Chinese New Year?

The Chinese New Year begins on February 1 and with it a celebration that lasts for 15 days. In 2022 we say goodbye to the year of the metal ox and welcome the year of the water tiger.

New Music: Ricky Martin gets nostalgic in “Another Night in LA”

The musical premieres of the week in Zona Pop CNN also include the release of Sebastián Yatra’s third album, “Dharma”, and other songs by Anitta, Nicky Jam and more.

Recommendations to have better results (and less disappointments) in dating apps

A counselor and clinical social worker offer tips for avoiding frustration and succeeding when things work or don’t work in the world of dating that begins on a screen.

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The number of the day

$5,000

It is the sum of money that Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, offered to a teenager to shut down a Twitter account that tracks the billionaire’s private jet. But it was not enough.

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quote of the day

“I’m proud to share this era with you and honored to play a role in pushing you to achieve more, just as you have for me over the past 18 years.”

Roger Federer said it in a message posted on social networks and dedicated to Rafael Nadal, after his victory against Daniil Medvedev in the final of the Australian Open.

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The pick of the day

How to organize everything at home, according to our experts

Marie Kondo would be proud of organizing your spaces with these ideas.

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And to finish…

Look at the world record of Mexican Abraham Muñoz, aka “Soccerman”

In Mexico City, Abraham Muñoz, also known as “Soccerman”, achieved a world record in one of the tallest buildings in the Mexican capital. Look how he did it.