Briefing reporters at the Gemelli hospital yesterday, chief surgeon Sergio Alfieri said Pope Francis had agreed with doctors to stay there for at least all of next week. The 86-year-old is recovering well and was not permitted to give a Sunday blessing from a hospital balcony today. We asked the Holy Father to be prudent and avoid the strain [of standing at the balcony],” Alfieri said. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the pope would say Sunday’s traditional noon Angelus prayer in his hospital suite and the faithful could say it at the same time. Doctors had said after the operation that the pope should have no limitations on travels and other activities after recovery.

June 11, 2023 14:06 UTC

Mexico’s defense ministry said on Saturday that the 16 military personnel allegedly involved in an “execution” have been arrested, after soldiers were filmed beating and then shooting five men. A military court on Thursday issued 16 arrest warrants against the military personnel involved for “crimes contrary to military discipline,” the ministry said in a statement. The video shows the soldiers pulling five occupants from the vehicle with kicks and punches before pushing them against a wall. The troops then appear to take cover and shoot into the distance at unseen targets, before shooting the men. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said at a press conference earlier this week that the killings appeared to have been an “execution.”Legal representatives for the soldiers could not immediately be reached for comment.

June 11, 2023 04:38 UTC

Now, Google is adding more comprehensive controls to Meet on the web’s picture-in-picture (PiP) mode, which should make multitasking a breeze during meetings. Google Meet, the company’s response to Zoom and Microsoft Teams, has received an upgrade that significantly improves the picture-in-picture (PiP) capability. Exploring the diverse applications of ChatGPT in natural language processingThe update is currently available for Google Meet on the Chrome web browser and will be rolled out to a wider audience over the next few weeks. The new functionality was published on Google’s Workspace Updates blog and is a significant improvement that will improve Google Meet in picture-and-picture (PiP) mode when using a browser. Previously, Google Meet online users only had a few choices when in PiP mode, such as camera and microphone controls or quitting the conference.

June 10, 2023 21:15 UTC

In Argentina, where roughly two in every five are below the poverty line, soup kitchens, or “comedores comunitarios”, feed people by the millions. Soup kitchens in slums and popular districts run by the people who live there grew in the years leading up to the 2001 crisis. Today, neighborhood groups, sports clubs, churches, and social movements finance 34,782 soup kitchens employing 134,449 people, some getting paid and others working pro-bono, according to official numbers. On Monday, national deputy Natalia Zaracho from Patria Grande – a left-wing party part of the ruling coalition Frente de Todos– presented a bill seeking to guarantee salaries for community cooks working in soup kitchens. The project was authored by community cooks of La Poderosa, who are now pushing for its approval and have invited other social movements to join efforts.

June 10, 2023 19:29 UTC

A novel set to the pace of the narrator’s walks, it is an exploration on the effects of grief and the sometimes puzzling ways it manifests itself. Peña is not only a human film encyclopedia, but also a sharp and honest writer with a piercing knack for comedy. The greatness of this sci-fi novel by Tim Maughan lies in the fact it doesn’t give a definitive answer. It’s intelligent, dynamic, full of compelling characters and mysteries, and riddled with locations and ideas that hit too close to home. Caja Negra published a Spanish translation of the book titled Detalle Infinito that is easy to get in Argentina.

June 10, 2023 16:37 UTC





Nothing Gives Some Stunning Details on Nothing OS 2.0 Set to Feature on the Phone! Minimalism and dot matrix fonts will play a significant role in the design of the Phone (2)’s Nothing OS 2.0, which is anticipated to ship with the device. He believes that Nothing OS 2.0 will achieve a harmonic synergy between the hardware and software design concepts that comprise the brand’s primary identity. Nothing OS 2.0 will use dot matrix typography in a simple UI to provide productivity and granular customization for the Phone (2). The Nothing Phone (2) is scheduled to launch next month and may come preloaded with the brand-new operating system.

June 10, 2023 09:51 UTC

10 of the Best Sunscreens for MenSunscreen is the one grooming procedure that you should never omit in the morning. We’ve compiled a list of the best sunscreens for men after reviewing data from our most recent round of sunscreen testing, which included more than 250 consumer testers, and researching sunscreen designed with the grooming routines of males in mind. Essentials Face + Body Sunscreen SPF 50$35.00This SPF was the winner of the most recent round of sunscreen testing by Good Housekeeping. Mineral Sunscreen Face Gel-Lotion SPF 30$15.37According to GH evaluators, this sunscreen performed well in recent tests for not making skin greasy and not causing new acne. Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50$18.50Babo Botanicals’ mineral SPF scored good ratings for application, rinse-off, and garment transfer in the most recent round of sunscreen testing at the GH Beauty Lab.

June 09, 2023 22:08 UTC

In Argentina, women represent only 10.6% of corporate board members. According to the Spencer Stuart Board Index 2019, women had 8% of seats in local boards. The slight rise registered in our latest survey shows that boards have recently started to implement their gender diversity agenda. This is not a minor detail, since boards are nurtured by corporate leadership. The lag in the diversity agenda shouldn’t be an obstacle for candidates who aspire to enter corporate boards.

June 09, 2023 20:03 UTC

The FIFA U-20 World Cup final is nearly upon us, and the semis left plenty to discuss; from candidates to shocking results, this is what you need to keep in mind before the champion is decided. Uruguay hopes hard work and defense wins championshipsThe Uruguay National Teams suffered a big blow in Qatar 2022, as a historic generation of players bid farewell to the World Cup in the Group Stage. They completed a remarkable feat in FIFA U-20 World Cup history, coming back from behind twice to beat Brazil for a place in the semis in what will surely turn out to be the match of the tournament. When South Korea co-hosted the 2002 World Cup, however, they did it to kickstart a footballing project that is now soaring. The final will be a hard-fought affairYouth football has traditionally been a bit more free-flowing and goal-happy than the elite-level.

June 09, 2023 13:27 UTC

is a seven-person outfit: Lobos takes the lead, while Noelia Sinkunas showcases her skills on the keyboard. Now!”“A lesbian singing redefines the song”Along with LGBTQ+ cumbia bands like Sudor Marika and BIFE, Cachitas Now! Most of the band met there, immersing themselves in the study of music, performing late into the night at traditional peñas, and finishing the gatherings with vibrant cumbia improvisations. The aim is to diversify U.S. performing arts venues. “We want our music to embody cumbia, and experiencing our performances and listening to the lyrics should evoke something special,” said Sinkunas.

June 09, 2023 06:06 UTC

International Monetary Fund (IMF) spokesperson Julie Kozack said today that the lender welcomed Argentina’s announcement for a debt swap as it is discussing “alternatives” to “strengthen” the country’s Fund-supported economic program. “On the issue of the debt exchange, what I can say is that we certainly welcome the authorities’ efforts to reduce rollover risks associated with domestic debt,” Kozack said today during a press briefing in Washington, DC. In March 2022, Argentina signed an agreement renegotiating the US$ 44 billion debt former President Mauricio Macri acquired in 2018. As per the current schedule, the IMF staff’s fifth review of the program, evaluating Argentina’s performance until March, is due on Friday. Like Kozack, the Economy Ministry also considers the drought to be a focal point in the program renegotiation, as it calculates that the drought slashed some US$18 billion in crop exports.

June 08, 2023 21:09 UTC

With only one match left in the group stage, River is ahead of Sporting Cristal based on goals scored: nine goals to seven. With their qualification hopes resting on a win, River attacked the penalty area of the Brazilian club with relentless pressure creating many opportunities. Despite starting strong and winning their first five group stage games, Fluminense has lost its last two, placing large importance on their final home game against Sporting Cristal to secure qualification to the next round. A win against The Strongest at home on June 27th would likely put River through to the next stage of the competition. The previous meeting between them in April resulted in a 3-1 win for the Strongest, giving River an opportunity to avenge their previous defeat.

June 08, 2023 18:43 UTC

Even with Congress almost paralyzed, the tech unified tax (“monotributo tech”) project has been passed in the lower house and has a majority opinion issued by the Senate, and the government is betting on transforming it into law. When the tech unified tax was passed in the lower house, representative Itaí Hagman of the ruling Frente de Todos coalition stated that the owner of Mercado Libre straight-out lobbied against it. The Software Industry Chamber (CESSI) also came out strongly against the tech unified tax project. In that sense, the tech unified tax helps them,” they answered. The bill establishes a tax structure so people working for foreign clients can sign up to the unified tax system in three income brackets of US$10,000, US$20,000 and US$30,000 per year.

June 08, 2023 02:30 UTC

Inflation in Buenos Aires City reached 7.5% in May and 114.4% year-on-year, according to a report published today by the City Government’s General Directorate of Statistics and Census (Dgeyc in Spanish). However, “food and non-alcoholic beverages” was the category that most affected inflation, due to its weight on the general index, with a 6.6% monthly increase. Consulting firm Ecolatina calculated an 8.9% inflation rate for May in the Greater Buenos Aires Area. The National Institute of Statistics and Census (INDEC) will publish the national inflation rate for May on June 14. Télam / Buenos Aires Herald

June 08, 2023 01:50 UTC

The Economy Ministry launched a voluntary debt swap that aims to defer debt maturing between June and September to 2024 and 2025. According to official calculations, the total amount is AR$9.2 trillion (US$37 billion at the official exchange rate, US$20 billion at the MEP rate). Private consulting firms estimate it to be around AR$9.5 trillion, of which at least 70% is held by the public sector. There are four new instruments – a BONCER that matures in December 2024 and three new dual bonds that mature in August 2024, November 2024 and January 2025. Of the 25-30% held by the private sector, a report calculates that 8% is in the hands of mutual funds and 7% in private banks.

June 07, 2023 05:30 UTC