5 Things You Should Know This August 17: Biden’s Warning to the Taliban

Why is Haiti suffering so much from earthquakes? Johnny Depp says there is a boycott against him in Hollywood. This is what you need to know to start the day. Truth first.

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Biden on Afghanistan: “I firmly stand by my decision”

US President Joe Biden addressed the situation in Afghanistan from the White House, while facing mounting questions about his administration’s apparent lack of preparation for the rapid collapse of that nation’s government. “I strongly stand by my decision” to withdraw US forces from Afghanistan, Biden said, adding that there was no good time to make this decision. On the speed of the Taliban advance, Biden said it had developed “faster than anticipated.” Also, he issued a warning to the Taliban.

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Why is Haiti suffering so much from earthquakes (and not the Dominican Republic)?

The earthquake of this August 14 in Haiti, which until Monday left more than 1,400 dead, not only brought to mind the devastating earthquake of 2010 (in which around 200,000 people died and the country has not yet recovered from the effects) but That forces many to wonder why that country suffers the scourge of the movements of the Earth with such intensity. Here the explanation.

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Biden’s competition crisis

For analyst Chris Cillizza, at the heart of Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign was one word: competition. Yet seven months after taking office, Biden faces nothing less than a crisis of that competition, beset on several fronts with developments that, it seems, all his experience and knowledge did not prevent. The obvious example is, says Cillizza, the rapid takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban in the wake of Biden’s decision to withdraw US troops from the country.

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The director general of US Health is concerned about complacency with covid-19

With the outlook for the Covid-19 pandemic worsening as hospitalizations and cases among the unvaccinated rise, the U.S. Surgeon General said many of those who have followed the precautions could soon become complacent due to the fatigue.

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Federal judge orders Biden administration to reactivate Trump-era border policy

A federal judge in Texas ordered the Biden administration to revive a Trump-era border policy that required migrants to remain in Mexico until the date of their hearing in a United States immigration court.

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At coffee time

The title, cover and details of the new book on Trump by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa

First it was “Fear”, then it was “Rage”, now it is “Peril”. That’s the title of the long-awaited third book on President Trump by legendary journalist Bob Woodward, this time written with co-author Robert Costa, a national political reporter for the Washington Post.

Better Hearing May Protect Your Loved Ones’ Brains, Study Says

Having good listeners in your life could help your brain become more resilient to any future changes related to age or illness, a new study found.

Johnny Depp says there is a boycott against him in Hollywood

According to Johnny Depp, the last five years have been “surreal” for him.

Ripples in Saturn’s rings reveal the planet’s ‘fuzzy’ core

A ripple detected within the rings around Saturn has helped scientists determine that the giant planet may be “fuzzy” at its core.

What is sexual harassment, how to prevent it and how to report it?

Many people experience sexual harassment in different areas of their lives. Here, a guide to prevent, detect and report it.

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The number of the day

US $ 2.7 billion

Hyatt is betting on luxury travel with an agreement to buy a company that operates luxury resorts, worth $ 2.7 billion.

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Quote of the day

“Now we must act again to stop the spread. Our health heroes led the battle against the virus, and now we need them to lead the battle between the variant and the vaccine.”

Cuomo announces that New York healthcare workers should get vaccinated against covid-19.

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Day selection

A good opportunity for Apple fans

MacBook, AirPods Max, iPad Air and more Apple devices are on sale for months without interest.

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And to finish…

This robot “dog” is monitoring construction projects

A robot dog named Spot wanders through Virginia Tech’s construction projects to help gather important data on the construction site. Here we tell you how this robot helps document constructions.