The 5 things you should know this October 19: What’s next in the case of Alex Saab?

Reactions to Colin Powell’s death. FIFA fears that recent cases of abuse in women’s football are only “the tip of the iceberg”. This is what you need to know to start the day. Truth first.

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Alex Saab is already facing US justice.

Colombian businessman Alex Saab, alleged financier of the questioned President Nicolás Maduro, appeared this Monday before a federal judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, in his first hearing after his extradition from Cape Verde.

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Colin Powell’s death is “incredibly sad news”

Colin Powell, the former US Secretary of State who helped shape American foreign policy in the late 20th century and early 21st, has died aged 84. Several politicians in the United States have reacted to the news of his death. These are some.

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Rising prices and empty shelves put Biden in check

Joe Biden’s fight to get America back to normal after the pandemic is proving to be much longer and more complicated than previously thought, with huge political implications for the president and his party. Analysis by Stephen Collinson.

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They call for the Texas abortion law to be blocked

The US Department of Justice formally asked the Supreme Court on Monday to intervene and block a controversial Texas law that bans most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy while legal processes are underway.

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FIFA fears that recent cases of abuse in women’s football are only “the tip of the iceberg”

After allegations of abuses in women’s soccer in the United States, Venezuela and Australia came to light in recent weeks, the sport’s governing body, FIFA, fears they are the “tip of the iceberg.” Joyce Cook, FIFA’s Director of Education and Social Responsibility, told CNN Sport’s Amanda Davies that there will likely be similar stories, and encourages people to report.

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At coffee time

Apple Introduces New MacBooks and Next-Gen AirPods

Apple showcased its second batch of new products ahead of the important holiday shopping season.

Children under the age of 10 use social media. Parents can help them stay safe online

Young children have become familiar with social media apps, although some parents don’t trust their children to be able to stay safe online, according to a new survey. This is how parents and educators can help ensure their children’s online safety.

This could make bitcoin bigger than ever

This year, cryptocurrencies have risen, they have fallen. But they never seem completely out of place. This is the panorama.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are engaged

Kourtney Kardashian confirmed her engagement to Travis Barker with a romantic post on Instagram.

The first community of 3D printed houses remains in Mexico

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The number of the day

10,000 people

Facebook plans to hire 10,000 people in the European Union to build its metaverse.

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Quote of the day

“There were other people on the train who witnessed this horrible act, and they may have been able to stop it earlier if a passenger had called 911.”

A man was arrested for allegedly raping a woman on a Philadelphia train while other passengers did not intervene, authorities say.

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Day selection

Black Friday is coming and you can now take advantage of all these advance offers

At CNN Underscored in Spanish we took on the task of looking for the best discounts available in various departments.

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And to finish…

Thanks to players and medical equipment, they save the life of a fan in the stadium