5 Things You Need to Know This Aug. 24: What Pfizer’s Vaccine Full Approval Means

The G7 will pressure Biden to extend the withdrawal period from Afghanistan. The shipping crisis can bring global shortages and affect your pocketbook. How children can stay safe from the delta variant. This is what you need to know to start the day. Truth first.

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What Pfizer Vaccine Full Approval Means

The FDA granted full approval to the Pfizer / BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for people 16 years of age and older. This is the first COVID-19 vaccine approved by the FDA and is expected to open the door to more vaccination orders. Learn why there was a prior emergency use authorization and what this can mean for skeptics and children.

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G7 to pressure Biden for withdrawal from Afghanistan

Leaders of major U.S. allies plan to pressure President Joe Biden to extend the deadline for withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan during a G7 meeting to be held Tuesday morning, according to officials familiar with the matter.

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Shipping crisis would bring global shortage

The vast network of ports, container ships and trucking companies that move goods around the world is in crisis and the cost of shipping is skyrocketing. That’s worrying news for retailers and shoppers, especially heading into Christmas time..

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How Children Can Stay Safe from the Delta Variation

Millions of students in the U.S. will return to classrooms with a challenge they didn’t have to face last year: The delta variant is fueling a nationwide Covid-19 outbreak that is sending younger people to hospitals, including to kids. From caring at the bus stop to after-school classes, here’s a guide to keeping your little ones safe.

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The Paralympic Games start

If you are still nostalgic because the Olympic Games are over, it is time for you to leave it behind, because this Tuesday the Paralympic Games begin. Until September 5, you will be able to see the 162 delegations that go to Tokyo compete in 23 sports. There will be a lot of competitions and surely they can cause a bit of confusion, since there are multiple categories that are involved in each sport. Here we explain it to you.

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At coffee time

Beyoncé, the first black woman to wear a Tiffany diamond

Beyoncé made fashion history: she is the first black woman to wear the iconic 128.54-carat Tiffany diamond, featured in the company’s new campaign, “About Love”.

Spain lifted restrictions on Colombian travelers

“We are pleased that the Spanish Government has made a consistent decision to reopen borders for travelers between Colombia and Spain,” the Vice President and Foreign Minister of Colombia, Marta Lucía Ramírez, tweeted on Monday when the European country lifted entry restrictions. This is what you should know.

Playing golf could help you live longer

Playing golf routinely has several physical health benefits, according to experts. For example, you can burn up to 2,000 calories by walking 18 holes. In addition there are other advantages.

From the “air apocalypse” to the blue skies in China

Beijing was once known as one of the most polluted cities in the world – dense fog and acrid air were a daily reality for residents. Now their skies are mostly blue a sign that China’s capital is entering a new era of clean air.

Pelé brings together sports stars in a charity auction

Do you want a Brazil shirt owned by Pele? Derek Jeter autographed New York Yankees photo? Those objects are among the 229 that will go on sale next month in an auction organized by the Brazilian for the foundation he created in 2018, to help underprivileged children.

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The number of the day

US $ 2.3 billion

Covid-19 hospitalizations of unvaccinated people cost the US health system US $ 2.3 billion in June and July alone, according to an analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

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Quote of the day

“You have chosen this path and your death is eminent [sic], God willing”.

The Taliban sentenced to death the brother of an Afghan translator, according to letters obtained by CNN, in which he is accused of having helped the United States and of having provided security to his brother, who served as an interpreter for the US military.

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Day selection

The best discounts on technology in Amazon Mexico

At CNN Underscored in Spanish we look for offers that you cannot miss. We found Huawei monitors, Xbox consoles and even gaming chairs with a 43% discount.

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And to finish…

Rare 2-headed tortoise surprises North Carolinians

A group of researchers from Cape Hatteras National Seashore made an impressive discovery: a baby sea turtle with 2 heads.