5 Things You Need to Know This Aug 19: US Announces Booster Dose for Everyone Since September

From Ronald Reagan to Joe Biden, five American presidents and five different strategies marked the history of the country in Afghanistan. Survivors of the Haiti earthquake are overwhelming the country’s hospitals. This is what you need to know to start the day. Truth first.

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US announces booster doses for everyone starting in September

Public health officials and U.S. medical experts announced that booster doses of the Covid-19 vaccine will be offered this fall, subject to clearance by the Food and Drug Administration and approval by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Disease Control and Prevention. They would be available from the week of September 20 and for those who have had the second dose at least eight months ago.

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Five Presidents, Five Strategies in the US War in Afghanistan

Almost 20 years after the 9/11 attacks, the United States has withdrawn most of its forces from Afghanistan and the Taliban have taken control of Kabul, the capital. From Ronald Reagan to Joe Biden, Five American Presidents, and Five Different Strategies they marked the history of the country in Afghanistan.

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“Haiti reels”: earthquake survivors overwhelm hospitals

Following Saturday’s 7.2 magnitude earthquake that left at least 1,941 dead and more than 9,900 injured, Haiti’s hospitals are completely overwhelmed and need urgent help. In Jérémie, one of the worst affected cities, there were 84 people awaiting treatment at a medical center that normally cares for ten people in one day.

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Guaidó talks about the possibility of a recall referendum

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó told Carmen Aristegui on CNN that a recall referendum to define the fate of the questioned President Nicolás Maduro “may be a figure,” while explaining that the objective of the unitary platform that participates in the dialogues with him Government in Mexico City is to achieve “a free and fair election, starting with an election schedule” and “speed up the times” in the search for a solution to the conflict in the country.

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Russia could be preparing a test of its nuclear missile “Skyfall”

New satellite images obtained by CNN show that Russia may be preparing another test of its nuclear-powered cruise missile, known as “Skyfall,” a controversial weapon that is designed to defeat US defense systems. This is what we know.

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Grace makes landfall in Mexico like a hurricane

After hitting Haiti and other Caribbean islands as a tropical storm, Hurricane Grace made landfall near Tulum, south of Cancun, on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula on Thursday morning.

“The Crown” offers a first look at the new Prince Charles and Princess Diana

We have a new royal couple: “The Crown” has cast Dominic West for the role of Prince Charles and Elizabeth Debicki for the role of Princess Diana in season five. And we already have a look.

Travel to the North Pole aboard a luxurious airship

Almost a century after the legendary explorer Roald Amundsen traveled to the North Pole in an airship, Swedish company OceanSky plans to offer trips to the Arctic, also in an airship, equipped with 21st century style and comfort, and with capacity for 16 people.

A creature that looks like something out of “The Hobbit” and other discoveries show how mammals evolved

In the USA, three species of primitive mammals have been discovered from fossils found in the Great Divide Basin of Wyoming. Their analysis suggests that These creatures evolved rapidly after the extinction of the dinosaurs about 66 million years ago.

Are you Teflon or Velcro against stress? The answer matters

As we continue to fight the pandemic month after month, it can be difficult to stay positive about the present and the future. Dr. Samantha Boardman suggests that the best approach may be to build strength from within the person. And here are some tips on how to do it..

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The number of the day

40 million

The personal information of about 40 million T-Mobile customers was hacked by cyber criminals who managed to infiltrate the accounts of wireless network users.

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Quote of the day

“We fear that Tesla’s ‘autopilot’ and full autonomous driving (FSD) functions are not as mature and reliable as the company presents them to the public.”

US Senators are asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate claims made by Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, to assess whether they constitute deceptive marketing practices.

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This is Logitech’s best mouse for gamers: customizable colors, comfortable design and special functions for games

We tell you how this device can help you both to work, to study or to play on your PC. Plus, it costs less than US $ 25..

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A visit to the supermarket turns into a python rescue in Australia

Helaina Alati, a snake charmer, found a non-venous diamond python when she was shopping at the supermarket.