Vaccination started in the US, but many must wait. The Secretary of Justice resigned. This is what you need to know to start the day. Truth first.
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Electoral College gives formal victory to Biden
US President-elect Joe Biden received enough electoral votes to confirm his victory. In total, he obtained 306 votes compared to 232 for Donald Trump, who in any case still has not publicly accepted his defeat.
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Vaccination started in the US, but many must wait
Some Americans began receiving the first COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, bringing a glimmer of hope to nearly a year of the pandemic’s worsening. But governors and state health officials across the country may not receive enough vaccines in initial shipments for the highest priority groups. Tens of thousands of people expect to be vaccinated in the coming weeks, when in reality they will have to wait months.
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William Barr resigned
US Attorney General William Barr resigned on Monday, ending the term of an official loyal to President Donald Trump who carried the administration’s “law and order” message. But ultimately, Barr dealt the most credible blow to the president’s unsubstantiated claims that the 2020 elections were riddled with fraud.
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International Criminal Court says there are indications that crimes against humanity were committed in Venezuela
This Monday, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Fatou Bensouda, published her Annual Report on Preliminary Examination Activities in which she concludes that there are “reasonable grounds” to believe that in Venezuela “crimes within the jurisdiction of the court have been committed since at least April 2017 ″.
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More than 100 skulls discovered at Aztec site in Mexico City
Archaeologists discovered a new section of a famous Aztec tower of skulls in Mexico City. The structure, called Huei Tzompantli, was discovered for the first time five years ago by archaeologists from the Urban Archeology Program (PAU) of the National Institute of Anthropology and History of the Government of Mexico (INAH).
At coffee time
Christmas 101: pandemic hardships don’t mean the holidays are canceled
Amid the financial difficulties associated with the pandemic, there are ways to enjoy Christmas decorations, gifts, meals, and activities without spending a lot of money. Follow these tips.
Meghan Markle is investing in a trendy oat latte venture
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is betting big on oat milk. Know what the investment is about.
Pandemic diaries: why keeping a journal now is the best time
Keeping a journal or journaling now, especially in the midst of a pandemic, has many benefits.
20 new species found and rediscovered wildlife lost in the Bolivian Andes
Scientists announced the discovery of 20 new species in the Bolivian Andes, as well as sightings of plants and animals not seen in decades.
Woman dies trying to take a photo on the edge of an 80-meter cliff
A woman in Australia fell off a cliff and died on Saturday after trying to take a photo at the precarious location.
The number of the day
US$ 80.000
That is what it would cost to buy all Apple products, if someone is very fond of the brand.
Quote of the day
“It felt no different than getting any other vaccine”
An ICU nurse in New York was among the first people in the US to receive the licensed coronavirus vaccine and described her experience.
Day selection
Do not run out of energy
This portable battery can charge an iPhone or a Galaxy twice and is very light, perfect to take on a trip or on a day-to-day basis.
And to finish…
This is how the total solar eclipse was seen in the southern hemisphere
This Monday, the last total solar eclipse of 2020 could be seen in part of the southern hemisphere. The Moon lined up just between Earth and the Sun, blocking light rays completely in parts of Argentina and Chile.
