New protests are expected in Colombia. The tragedy of the floods in Europe. Covid-19 already impacts the Olympic Games. Jeff Bezos will go into space. Also, get to know the US city with the best pizza. This is what you need to know to start the day. Truth first.
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Protests against the government of Cuba continue
In various places of Florida There were concentrations of people who demonstrated in support of the protests that are taking place in Cuba against the Government, which are now more than a week old. On Saturday, President Miguel Díaz-Canel, together with Raúl Castro, led a “revolutionary reaffirmation” march in Havana. In addition, more reports of interruptions in Internet access were known.
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More demonstrations are expected in Colombia
Different sectors in Colombia have called mobilizations for Tuesday, July 20, the day that Independence Day is celebrated. This day of protest would be after a failure in the talks between the National Unemployment Committee and the Government since the beginning of the crisis at the end of April. The government is expected to present the new tax reform to Congress this Tuesday.
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The risk of the delta variant for the unvaccinated
The delta variant of the coronavirus is the most contagious so far, according to US health officials.In the face of calls to combat misinformation about covid-19 vaccines, even people who worked during the Trump administration warn about the danger faced by millions of Americans who have not been vaccinated.
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The tragedy of the floods in Europe
So far almost 200 people have died from the extreme floods that hit Western Europe. The authorities indicate more than a hundred disappeared and thousands of victims who have not been able to return to their homes because, if they are not buried, they do not have drinking water or electricity. Look at the images of a tragedy of historic proportions on the continent.
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Covid-19 is already part of the Olympic Games
An unprecedented Tokyo Olympics will begin on Friday due to the pandemic. They were postponed from their original date in 2020 and now they will not have spectators, among other adjustments such as the delivery of medals. And a few days before the start of the jousts there are already at least 50 confirmed cases of covid-19 related to games.
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Jeff Bezos is scheduled to fly into space this Tuesday
The richest man in the world is scheduled to take an 11-minute ride on a ship from his rocket company, Blue Origin. These are some details of the journey and who will accompany you.
Is Antarctica a country?
A visitor to Antarctica created a flag for a continent without nations. He was inspired by the colors of the ocean and snow. Learn about its design and more about the future of this place.
The US city with the best pizza in the country, according to ‘Modernist’
Guess what it is? Here’s a hint: even though their pizza is famous in the midst of a gastronomic boom, it’s not New York, nor is it Chicago.
Ashton Kutcher was going to fly into space. Mila Kunis convinced him not to
The actor claimed that he sold his Virgin Galactic ticket because his wife convinced him that it was not a “smart family decision.”
How tennis collecting became a multi-million dollar practice
In the past five years there has been an “explosion” of collectors spending a lot of money on unusual footwear, says auction house Christie’s.
The number of the day
128,000
It is the number of deaths from covid-19 in the United Kingdom since the start of the pandemic. The chilling figure becomes relevant because this Monday the restrictions for covid-19 in England are lifted. Even Boris Johnson says the move could lead to more deaths from the virus.
Quote of the day
“How dare you go public that NOW YOU CARE … you reached out your hand when I was drowning ???? Again … NO. If you’re reading this and you know who you are … and you actually have the nerve to say something about my situation just to save face publicly! If you’re going to post something … please stop the moralistic approach when you’re so far from moral it’s not even funny … “.
Britney Spears said it in her message posted on her Instagram account, addressed to people close to her who allegedly ignored her in a time of need.
Selection of the day
Set aside FIFA 22 for Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation and pay in October
The EA video game will have Kylian Mbappé on the cover again. Here you can set it aside for all consoles.
And to finish…
First images of Martine Moïse upon her return to Haiti
The wife of the assassinated President Jovenel Moïse returned to her country after being injured during the assassination and receiving medical treatment abroad.