The 5 things you should know this October 18: Russia’s “kamikaze drones” a new threat to Ukraine

Xi Jinping’s “walled” China poses long-term global challenges. Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas won the Ballon d’Or. In the US, you can now buy hearing aids without a prescription. This is what you need to know to start the day. Truth first. 1. Russia’s “kamikaze drones” a new threat to Ukraine Russia has carried out a series of “kamikaze drone” attacks in Ukraine in recent weeks, damaging civilian infrastructure and sowing terror in cities across the country far from the frontline from the war. They are known as loitering munitions because they can wait long enough over an area identified as a potential target and only attack when they identify an enemy asset. This is what you should know. 2. Xi Jinping’s “walled” China poses long-term global challenges Since Xi Jinping came to power a decade ago, China has become an increasingly physically and psychologically walled nation, and that transformation will have long-term global implications. term. Understanding the big picture is timely at the moment, as Xi is poised to break convention to take on a third term as head of the Chinese Communist Party. Analysis. This is the legacy of communist leader Xi Jinping in China 3:03 3. The places in the US that will see freezing temperatures This week marks winter for many, with the first major snow of the season for some and subzero temperatures for millions of people. The Weather Prediction Center said many records for cool daytime highs and nighttime lows could be broken. 4. Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Now, instead of getting a prescription and needing a custom fit from a hearing healthcare professional, adults can purchase hearing aids directly from a store or online. Some doctors estimate that 90% of the population with hearing loss could benefit from these over-the-counter devices. USA: FDA changes regulations regarding hearing aids 1:26 5. Benzema and Putellas, Ballon d’Or winners Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas won the Ballon d’Or in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively. The French striker and Real Madrid player took home the trophy for the first time after a dream season. For the Spanish, who plays for FC Barcelona, ​​it is the second consecutive ball. Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona’s Polish player, won the trophy for the best scorer of the year for his part. Here, all the results of the ceremony. Karim Benzema wins the Ballon d’Or 0:52 At coffee time Why you are not a failure as a mother In her new book, Chelsea Conaboy analyzes the new discoveries around childbirth and early motherhood that present a much more complex picture of experience, far from what Hollywood movies show us. We talked to her and this is what she explained to us. Kanye West to buy social network Parler, a platform favored by many conservatives Parler’s parent company announced the deal, noting that Kanye West took “groundbreaking action for freedom of expression in the media space and will never again have to fear being taken down.” of social networks”. Kanye West will buy the Parler social network 0:54 BTS members will embark on mandatory military service The members of the K-Pop band plan to serve in the military. Jin, the oldest member, is aiming to start the process later this month. BTS ready for military service 1:23 This plant was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered in a crater in Hawaii The exact location where the extremely rare Delissea argutidentata plants were found is being kept secret to protect the species. A protective fence has also been installed and mechanisms are already being used to help replenish their species. He asked a stranger for directions on his vacation. Two weeks after they got engaged, Rachel Décoste landed in the West African Republic of Benin in August 2018, anticipating a major journey of self-discovery, but not predicting how life-changing the journey would be. It is that she then had not yet met Honoré Orogbo. The figure of the day US $ 1.4 million The Trump Organization charged the Secret Service “exorbitant” fees for stays while they protected the former president and his family in their properties, according to documents released by the House Oversight Committee. Representatives. The quote of the day “A lot of work. Don’t give up, but above all keep the dream in your head, because everything is possible” This was part of the message from Frenchman Karim Benzema, winner of the 2022 Ballon d’Or. Karim Benzema takes the Ballon d’Or 0:52 And to finish… This is what the shocking floods in the Iguazú Falls look like from the inside The strong floods of the Iguazú and Uruguay rivers generated important inconveniences in one of the main tourist centers of Argentina. During the weekend one of the footbridges of the Devil’s Throat fell off. This is how the floods were experienced from within. This is what the floods look like inside the Iguazú Falls 0:52