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1. Why did Pelosi go to Taiwan despite China?
Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, landed in Taiwan Tuesday on a visit that has sparked tensions in Washington after threats from China inviting the US ambassador to protests over the visit. Beijing previously warned of the consequences of such a trip, saying its military “would not stand by idly”. What is behind the decision?
2. Permanent suspension of Rafael Caro Quintero’s extradition to the United States.
A federal judge in Mexico has granted suspected drug dealer Rafael Caro Quintero the final stay of his extradition order to the United States, a CNN ruling reveals.
3. The US sanctions Putin’s alleged girlfriend
The US Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s suspected girlfriend as part of a series of measures targeting Russian elites in the Biden administration’s latest attempt to punish the Kremlin for its war stance in Ukraine.
4. Months of planning, a balcony, and a drone: How they killed the al-Qaeda leader
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed Saturday after a US drone strike in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden said in a speech Monday night. Biden said Saturday’s attack to destroy the al-Qaeda leader was the result of “extraordinary persistence and skill” by the intelligence community.
Ayman al-Zawahiri: Who Was the Al Qaeda Leader Killed by the US? 1:53
5. The joint Petro team says Solidarity Income is underfunded
Funding for Colombia’s Solidarity Income is not foreseen in the 2023 budget presented by the government of Iván Duque, Gustavo Petro’s joint team warned, emphasizing the need to approve the tax reform so the programs can continue to be funded.
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What precautions should families take against Covid-19 now that classes are back in schools?
To guide us through this back-to-school refresher, we spoke to Dr. Leana Wen, CNN Medical Analyst, ER Physician and Professor of Health Policy and Management at George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health and mother of two children who will soon be back in school.
Will monkeypox be a pandemic like Covid-19? 0:51
Copa Libertadores quarter-finals: matches, dates and times
The action returns for the Copa Libertadores, the premier football club tournament in South America. Here’s what you should know about the quarter-finals (with the twist that only Brazilian and Argentinian teams are starring).
Thailand is expanding its tourism offer with the incorporation of cannabis cafes
Cannabis cafe RG420 opened just four days ago in Khao San, a popular backpacker area of Bangkok, and is already packed with customers.
Demi Lovato reveals why she went back to using the pronoun “she”
Demi Lovato, who identified as non-binary and changed her pronouns to “she” in 2021, has spoken openly about why she adopted her old pronouns.
Monkeypox vaccines in the US: where are they available and how to get them?
Two monkeypox vaccines are currently available in the United States, and the government is distributing them across the country, primarily in the states where cases are highest: New York, California, Florida, and Illinois.
Mexico: Monkeypox is not a public health problem 2:32
The number of the day
700-800 million dollars
According to CEO Greg Norman, Tiger Woods has turned down a $700-800 million offer to join the Saudi-backed LIV golf series.
quote of the Day
“I will be faithful and maintain true loyalty to the colonizer, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.”
And to finish…
Unexpected visitor: Bear is caught on video ringing a front doorbell
A bear appearing to ring a front doorbell was captured by the doorbell camera. CNN’s Jeanne Moos spoke to the woman who was visited by the bear in South Carolina.
Watch a bear ring the doorbell of a South Carolina home 1:45