The 5 things you should know this January 11: When will the peak of infections be in the US?

What should I do if my flight is canceled or delayed? Two cities in the northeastern United States are recovering from fires that left dozens of people dead. This is what you need to know to start the day. Truth first.

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When will the peak of infections be in the US?

The current rise in covid-19 in the US, driven by the omicron variant, could peak later this month, but the next two weeks are critical, says a health expert.

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Two Northeastern U.S. Cities Recover from Fires That Killed Dozens of People

Both New York City and Philadelphia are mourning terrible building fires in recent days that have left large numbers of people dead, including several children. The two fires left 29 people dead, 16 of them reportedly children.

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The last seven years were the warmest in history

The past seven years were the hottest on record, according to new data, as Earth’s temperature continues its precarious rise due to heat-trapping fossil fuel emissions. The planet is approaching a critical threshold.

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Novak Djokovic says he wants to play the Australian Open

The world’s number 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic announced through his verified Twitter account that he wants to stay and play the Australian Open, after a judge annulled the cancellation of his visa.

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The world remembers Bob Saget, a “sweet guy” who became “famous by accident”

The actor’s sudden death at 65 sparked breaking newsletters, phone notifications and television specials. Colleagues, commentators and fans paid tribute to him.

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What should I do if my flight is canceled or delayed?

Although most flights go ahead, what if you are one of the unfortunate passengers? Here are some tips to help travelers navigate when flights are delayed or canceled, be it due to understaffing, weather, or other issues.

Man with terminal heart disease receives genetically modified pig heart transplant for the first time

A 57-year-old Maryland man is doing well three days after receiving a genetically modified pig heart in a one-of-a-kind transplant surgery, the Maryland University of Medicine said.

They sue the owner of a car workshop after pouring more than 200 kilos of coins at the entrance of his former employee’s house

The U.S. Department of Labor filed a lawsuit late last month against a Georgia auto repair shop for violating federal labor law, after its owner retaliated against a former employee who contacted the agency when you did not receive your last paycheck.

Giant fossil of a “sea dragon” from 180 million years ago found

The specimen is the largest and most complete ichthyosaur fossil ever found in the UK, measuring almost 10 meters long and its skull weighing a ton.

Exercise can protect your brain, even if you have signs of dementia

Exercising is good for you. Exercising has been shown to improve nearly every organ in the body, fight nearly every disease that doctors diagnose, and improve nearly every health condition that you can live with on a daily basis.

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The number of the day

US $ 750,000 million

Weather disasters have cost the US $ 750 billion in the past 5 years.

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Quote of the day

“Vaccines are not a magical means of cure” but they are “the most reasonable solution for the prevention of the disease.”

Pope Francis calls for a “reality therapy” on vaccines.

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Day selection

6 recommendations to become a better traveler in 2022

Planning a trip? These tips they will help you save time, money and improve your experience.

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And to finish…

Watch the impressive rescue of a pilot trapped after a crash landing just as a train was approaching

Police body camera footage shows Los Angeles officers pulling a pilot out of the fuselage of a plane that had made an emergency landing just seconds before an approaching train crashed into them.