The 5 things you should know this August 23: US reinforces evacuation in Afghanistan

Grace and Henri wreaked havoc after their passage like hurricanes. Good news in Haiti a week after the earthquake. Also: what experts recommend if you have been infected with covid-19 and are vaccinated. This is what you need to know to start the day. Truth first.

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Commercial flights support evacuation from Afghanistan

Just over a week after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, Kabul International Airport is the scene of a humanitarian crisis with thousands of people wanting to flee the country. The place is controlled by US troops, who could stay there until August 31, according to President Joe Biden this Sunday. This Monday, the G7 leaders will have a virtual meeting to coordinate efforts against the humanitarian and refugee drama of Afghanistan.

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Good news in rescue work in Haiti

24 people were found alive in Haiti more than a week after the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck the country. According to the Haitian civil protection service, 4 children and 20 adults were found by rescuers in Pic Macaya. Authorities reported on Sunday that 2,207 people have died from the consequences of the earthquake, and more than 12,200 people have been injured.

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Weekend marked by storms

First it was Grace, who made landfall in Mexico with the force of a hurricane. Several communities north of Veracruz, Mexico, suffered from the destructive rain and winds, and at least 8 people perished. Henri, also as a hurricane, hit the US East Coast wreaking havoc with flash floods and breaking rainfall records in places like New York City. In addition, science says that the climate crisis is making hurricanes more powerful.

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This is how vaccination goes in Latin America

Almost a third of the world’s population (32.5%) already has at least one dose of the covid-19 vaccine applied, and 24.5% are fully vaccinated, according to figures from Our World In Data. How is vaccination against covid-19 in Latin America? We tell you.

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Cuban doctors criticize the government

Tensions between health personnel and the Cuban government have arisen as a result of the management against covid-19, amid the shortage of medicines and oxygen to properly treat patients, and the saturation of hospitals. While doctors demand better conditions to “continue saving lives,” the Cuban government accuses doctors of a lack of discipline.

At coffee time

What to do if you caught covid-19 after getting vaccinated

Many people have questions about what to do if they are vaccinated but test positive. Dr. Leana Wen answers several questions in this regard.

Fashion in the latest version of “Sex and the City”

The outfits of Carrie and company marked a generation. Will they do it again? Know these 5 fashion takeaways on the return of “Sex and the City.”

# NuevaMúsica: Greeicy and Alejandro Sanz present “Lejos Conmigo”

At Zona Pop CNN we collect some of the most notable premieres. Check out the list, along with their music videos, of the premieres for the third week of August 2021.

Why did OnlyFans ban sexually explicit content?

OnlyFans’ decision is also the result of a much broader campaign driven in large part by a group of powerful companies: payment processors.

Cristiano Ronaldo was a substitute at the start of Serie A and there are doubts about his future in Italy

Although the player has said that he will be at the Turin club this season, questions arise about the future of the Portuguese in Italian football.

The number of the day

US $ 787,484

Is he value for which an Apple II manual was sold signed by the late co-founder of the company, Steve Jobs.

Quote of the day

“I feel that a great weight was lifted off my shoulders, it is a relief, a great satisfaction for my country and my family”

Miguel Cabrera said it, the first Venezuelan to add 500 home runs in the Major Leagues.

Selection of the day

These are the best smart lights to use with Alexa and the Google Assistant for your home

There are options for all budgets, easy to configure and with dozens of different colors.

And to finish…

The passionate speech of a father who defends masks in schools

Justin Kanew, a father from Williamson County, Tennessee, recounted how his 5-year-old daughter was one of the few students in his class who wore a mask on the first day of school. These are his words.