The 5 things you should know this July 4: Russia would take control of the Ukrainian region of Luhansk

Ukraine loses key city. Shooting in Denmark. New economy minister in Argentina. Why is the 4th of July celebrated? This is what you need to know to start the day. Truth first. 1. Ukraine loses the city of Lysychansk Russia claims to have taken control of Lysychansk, the last city in the Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine that was still under Ukrainian control. Luhansk is one of two regions that make up Donbas, the eastern part of Ukraine where the conflict between Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists began in 2014. The area has become the key center of Putin’s military ambition in Ukraine. 2. Three dead after shooting in Danish shopping center At least three people died on Sunday after a shooting in a shopping center in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, police said, who also reported three people hospitalized in critical condition. Authorities arrested a 22-year-old man at the scene, and they would be the suspect in the attack. This is what we know. 3. Silvina Batakis, new Minister of Economy of Argentina The President of Argentina, Alberto Fernández, appointed Batakis as Minister of Economy on Sunday afternoon, after the resignation presented on Saturday by Martín Guzmán. Her appointment comes after 24 hours of uncertainty in which the tensions of the government coalition were evident, and in particular between the president and his vice president, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. 4. Why is the 4th of July celebrated in the US? It is independence day in the United States. Adults dressed in red, white, and blue t-shirts barbeque, children play games, and patriotic-themed commercials fill the TV and radio channels. If you grew up somewhere else and think American customs are a little strange, here’s what you need to know about this important holiday. 5. Protection order issued against Ricky Martin The Puerto Rico police confirmed through a press release that “it is in the process of filing a protection order” against the renowned artist. “The protection order filed against me is based on totally false allegations, so I will face the process with the responsibility that characterizes me,” Ricky Martin said on his Twitter account. Police did not release the name of the person who requested the warrant. Over Coffee How to Prevent Drowning in the Ocean, River, Lake, and Pool
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