5 Things You Should Know This September 29: The US Has Reached The “Red” Phase Of The Pandemic

The United States has reached the “red” phase of the covid-19 pandemic. How the UK fuel crisis affects people with disabilities. Camilo leads the nominations for the Latin Grammy. This is what you need to know to start the day. Truth first.

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US reached “red” phase of covid-19 pandemic

In his victory speech after the 2020 elections, Joe Biden said: “I promise to be a president who does not seek to divide, but to unify. Who does not see red and blue states, but a United States.” However, the red (Republican) and blue (Democratic) states have widely diverged on what should be the least political issue: Covid-19 vaccination rates. Chris Cillizza analysis.

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There is no solution in sight with the US debt ceiling.

The US Congress is nearing the mid-October deadline for raising the national debt limit, but Democrats and Republicans are stuck on the issue without a clear resolution as the clock ticks.

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The UK fuel crisis affects people with disabilities: “It’s a really stressful situation”

The UK Armed Forces are set to start supplying petrol stations after a shortage of truckers forced some to close last week, while drivers have been forced to queue for hours at petrol stations. that are still open. However, people who do not drive and depend on means of transport such as taxis are actually the ones who may be most affected by this crisis.

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China’s energy shortage threatens further chaos in the global supply chain

Growing power shortages in China have caused household blackouts and forced factories to cut production, threatening to slow down the country’s vast economy and put even more pressure on global supply chains.

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CNN Exclusive: Haiti’s Leader Says He Understands US Migrant Deportations

Haiti’s unelected leader, Ariel Henry, says he understands why the United States is deporting thousands of Haitian migrants from the Texas border, as it wants to cooperate with the North American country, and will welcome back those who fled the country affected by the disaster. In addition, he predicts that the elections will be delayed. Here, his exclusive interview with CNN.

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At coffee time

Renowned Writer Wendy Guerra Joins CNN en Español as Contributor and Analyst

CNN en Español announces that the renowned Cuban writer and poet Wendy Guerra joins the network as a collaborator and analyst, as well as a creator of alternative content for digital and online platforms.

This is what’s new from Amazon

From a robot to a device that mixes reality with a virtual world, we review the new devices presented by Amazon this year. This is the highlight.

Camilo tops the list of Latin Grammy nominations

He has not only conquered Europe, LaLiga de España and the American continent with his music, now also the Latin Grammy Awards. The Colombian singer-songwriter Camilo is the artist with the most nominations for the 22nd edition of the awards.

TikTok says it has over 1 billion active users

The company claimed that it now has more than 1 billion monthly active users worldwide, which would be a rare case for a social network owned by neither Facebook nor Google.

Skytrack reveals which is the “best airline in the world” in 2021

It has not been a great year for airlines, due to the impact of the pandemic on aviation. However, for a Middle Eastern company the situation improves: it was recognized by Skytrack as the best in the world.

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The number of the day

More than 180%

Prices for natural gas, the most common way to heat homes and one of the main sources of fuel for generating electricity, have soared more than 180% in the last 12 months in the United States.

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Quote of the day

“I should have quit long before Tokyo, when Larry Nassar was in the media for two years. It was too much. But I wasn’t going to let him take something I’ve worked for since I was six.”

Two months after withdrawing from some competitions at the Tokyo Olympics, and after the Senate hearing on the sexual abuse investigation of former US Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar, Simone Biles reflects on her decision.

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Day selection

The best Halloween decorations to put outdoors

Ghosts, skulls, unicorns and even clowns so you can decorate your patio, entrance or roof throughout the month of October.

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And to finish…

Customers wait up to a year for these cowboy boots made by an 80-year-old Mexican

Armando Duarte is a shoemaker of Mexican origin who currently lives in Texas. At 80 years of age, he continues to manufacture boots for customers who wait up to a year to purchase them. Learn about her history and how she inherited the family business during Hispanic Heritage Month.