The 5 things you should know this May 26: Moderna reveals results of its vaccine in adolescents

The United States said it will make “significant contributions” to rebuilding Gaza. The points of the pre-agreement in Colombia between the National Unemployment Committee and the Government. Look Skyward: Venus will shine impressively starting this week. This is what you need to know to start the day. Truth first.

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Moderna Says Her Vaccine Is Safe And Appears Effective In Teens

In a phase 2/3 trial in the United States involving more than 3,700 children between the ages of 12 and 17, Moderna’s vaccine against covid-19 produced an immune response equivalent to previous results in adults. Initial observations found that none of the children who received the vaccine became ill from 14 days after their second dose.

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US says it will help rebuild Gaza

From Jerusalem, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Washington will make what he described as “significant contributions” to rebuilding Gaza, and will work to “ensure that Hamas does not benefit” from the aid. Blinken spoke alongside Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during the first day of his first official tour of the region.

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The points of the pre-agreement in Colombia

Almost a month after the start of the national strike in Colombia, the Unemployment Committee and the national government announced that they reached a preliminary agreement to set up negotiating tables. One of the points is the strengthening the exercise of peaceful protest where there is state verification, independent bodies and international organizations.

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Why racism won’t go away

A year ago, George Floyd’s heartbreaking last words, «I can’t breathe, ”they shocked the whole world. The scenes were not new. More than 50 years ago, lawmakers had already anticipated the growing racial gap in a report during the term of Lyndon B. Johnson.. There they claimed that racism was leading the United States into two societies: “One black and one white, separate and unequal.”

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Shelter in Texas “stores” thousands of immigrant minors

The emergency shelter in Fort Bliss, Texas, looks like a warehouse, according to people who have been there. They say there are row upon row of cots stacked on top of each other, filling large white tents where hundreds of undocumented immigrant minors await. And now officials speak of doubling that population, from 5,000 to 10,000 children.

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At coffee time

Who can apply for residency in the United States and how?

Permanent residence, also known as a ‘Green Card’, is the permission granted by the United States so that eligible immigrants can live and work legally and permanently in the country. We explain how it is requested.

Elliot Page shares her first swimsuit photo

Elliot Page shared a photo of an important moment since revealing the details of the surgery that “changed his life”: It shows the Oscar-nominated star shirtless, having a good time in the pool.

Children are at higher risk of marijuana edible poisoning

Children are at a higher risk of accidentally poisoning themselves from edibles and other marijuana products, according to a study that analyzes calls to poison control centers from 2017 to 2019.

How to Navigate Couple Arguments in the “New Normal”

Arguments are natural and even more likely in the past year: As much as we love each other, we are on top of each other and exposed to more stressors, writes therapist Ian Kerner. In this analysis leave some tried and true techniques to navigate these situations.

Look Skyward: Venus Will Shine Impressively Starting This Week

Venus, the closest planet to Earth, will shine brilliantly in the night sky this week, after being obscured by the glare of the sun for much of the winter and spring.

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The number of the day

44%

Less than half of Americans continue to maintain physical distancing, according to an Axios-Ipsos survey.

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Quote of the day

“It doesn’t mean that business travel is dead, just that business travel as we knew it will never be the same again.”

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said travel demand is on the rebound, but anticipate changes in business trips.

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Day selection

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And to finish…

Look at the world map of more than 11,000 pieces that Lego wants you to put together

The Lego Art line will launch an 11,695-piece world map with which you can entertain yourself while planning your next vacation. The map has the particularity of giving you a choice between three ways in which you see your world, depending on which continent you want to be in the center. What’s more, includes a musical list with interviews for you to immerse yourself in the construction.