The 5 things you should know this August 17: What is Putin looking for by offering weapons to Latin America?

An “extreme heat belt” will affect more than 100 million Americans in the next 30 years. How have gasoline prices changed in the United States this year? This is what you need to know to start the day. Truth first. 1. Putin targets the US and offers weapons to Latin America A little less than six months after the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin accused the United States in recent hours of fueling conflicts throughout the world while offering weapons and training to its “allies” in Latin America, Asia and Africa. 2. How have gasoline prices changed in the United States this year? From this record point in June so far, prices at gas stations are down 21% as drivers cut spending and fears of an economic downturn threatened to dampen demand. Despite this decline, prices are still 25% higher than last year at this time. gasoline cars vs. electrical: which is the best investment? 1:16

3. Analysis: does negotiating for detainees in Venezuela slow down the fight for democracy? Since 2019, the United States and dozens of countries around the world have said they do not consider Maduro’s presidency legitimate, instead recognizing opposition leader Juan Guaidó as interim head of state. Yet Joe Biden’s White House has sent high-ranking officials to Caracas three times this year to meet with Maduro and his representatives in an effort to negotiate for the detained Americans. 4. An “extreme heat belt” will be devastating in the next 30 years Worsening heat and humidity as a result of climate change will bring extremely dangerous heat indices to much of the United States in the next 30 years, increasing both the intensity as the frequency of the hottest days of the year, according to a new study. Joe Biden’s agenda on climate change 0:48 5. The Zaporizhia nuclear plant: how is it similar to and different from Chernobyl? The alarm over the security situation at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, the largest not only in Ukraine but in all of Europe, brings to mind many Chernobyl and the worst nuclear disaster in history. How would an attack on the Zaporizhia nuclear plant affect? 3:27 At coffee time The message of the indigenous woman who rejected the award on behalf of Marlon Brando and other speeches that shook the Oscar The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather almost 50 years after a controversial speech of the Native American Indian, who turned down the Oscar on behalf of Marlon Brando. Here are some speeches from artists who have rocked the Oscars. The Academy apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather 49 years later 0:48 Why listing monkeypox as a sexually transmitted disease goes beyond simple labeling A feature of the current outbreak of monkeypox is that most cases have been linked to sexual activity. That has generated some debate about whether it should be described as a sexually transmitted disease. This is what gay men think of handling monkeypox 3:35 Former fire captain who took pictures of Kobe Bryant’s crash repeatedly left the stand at trial A former Los Angeles County fire captain left the witness stand three times during the testimony Monday as he was asked if he took photos of Kobe Bryant’s remains in the 2020 helicopter crash that killed Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others. How will I be able to watch the Qatar 2022 World Cup in the United States on television and on the internet? Pricing and Packages If you couldn’t buy your plane ticket and fly to the Middle East, here’s how you can watch the games from the United States on TV and online. 5 things you need to know about Qatar 2:01 Scotland is the first country to provide free menstrual products Menstrual products, including tampons and sanitary pads, will be available free of charge in public facilities in Scotland from this Monday, when the first law of its kind in the world came into force. The figure of the day US$ 32,000 million The Government of EE.U. will pay off $3.9 billion in student loan debt for 208,000 students, bringing the total amount of loan settlements approved under President Joe Biden to nearly $32 billion. Snapchat CEO pays off grads’ student debts 1:18 Quote of the day “Working in the heat feels like you’re suffocating” Amazon workers are leaving their jobs to demand better pay and conditions. Employees also stated that “unsafe heat conditions” continue to exist in many work areas. And finally… Luxury floating houses and technology are being built in Panama In Panama, floating houses are being built that offer luxury and technology on the waves. There are three models: Seapod, for aquatic life; the Greenpod, for use on land, and the Ecopod, an ecological and economical option. Here the details. New houseboats offer luxury and technology 1:24