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What percentage of votes did Latinos who did not enter the Hall of Fame have?

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This Monday the new members of the Cooperstown Hall of Fame. Being Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner the names that will now go down in Major League immortality. But on the list of candidates there were several Latinos who were very close to reaching the 75% of votes required to enter the American Baseball Hall of Fame. These are some of them. Carlos BeltranWithout a doubt, he was the closest of the three chosen for the 2025 class. The Puerto Rican accumulated 277 votes for 70.3% in just his third year on the ballot, which suggests that the outfielder will enter Cooperstown sooner rather than later. . Andrew JonesThe Curacao native obtained 261 votes for a total of 66.2%, also staying very close to the 75% he needs to enter Cooperstown. In addition, it still has a couple of years left to appear on the ballots. Alex RodriguezThe former Yankee has taken its toll on his controversy with prohibited substances during his time in the Major Leagues. Which has meant that in its four appearances on the ballots it has not been able to reach even 40%. He obtained 34.3% in 2022, 35.7% in 2023 and 34.8% in 2024. This year he improved a little, with 146 votes for 37.1%. But it is still far from the 75% required to be immortalized. Alex Rodríguez in his time with the Yankees.Credit: AP Manny RamirezFor Dominican Manny Ramírez, his time on the Hall of Fame ballot is very close to ending. Well, in 2026 it will be your last chance to enter and this year you barely achieved 34.3% Felix HernandezThe Venezuelan pitcher made his debut this year on the ballot for Cooperstown and as a debutant he didn’t do bad at all. Well, he achieved 81 votes for 20.6%, which projects a good path towards the Hall of Fame. Bobby AbreuAnother Venezuelan who is on the ballot is Bobby Abreu. Who in his fifth year has been gradually growing in votes and now accumulates 19.5%. Latinos who did not reach the minimum number of votes On the other hand, two Latino players will no longer be on the ballots after not reaching the minimum of 5% to continue next year. These are Carlos González who barely achieved two votes for 0.5% and Hanley Ramírez who did not accumulate any votes. Keep reading:Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia inducted into the Baseball Hall of FameJuan Soto on his future: “The goal is to reach the Hall of Fame”Sammy Sosa will be inducted into the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame

Bob Arum does not rule out that Crawford can beat Canelo

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Bob Arum, Top Rank promoter, does not rule out Terence Crawford can surprise and defeat to Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez in the possible fight that they could star in at the end of the year for the unified 168-pound championship. In an interview with Fight Hype, Arum explained that Crawford He is a great fighter who drives his opponents crazy. for being ambidextrous and this could give Canelo Álvarez problems. “I think what Crawford is looking for is a fight like Manny Pacquiao and De La Hoya (in terms of style). I wouldn’t rule out Crawford in any fight because Crawford has a unique talent. He’s a great boxer, a boxer-puncher, and he’s completely ambidextrous, so he drives his opponents crazy, because the opponent trains to fight a right-handed boxer and ends up fighting a left-handed boxer. And that’s what happened to Errol Spence,” he said. Terence Crawford wants the fight with Canelo Álvarez to happen soon.Credit: Damian Dovarganes | AP According to some journalist reportsthe possibility that the duel between the two will occur has increased and September is considered as the possible date so that Guadalajara and Bud Crawford get into the ring. In fact, the Mexican unified champion assured that is willing to give the American a chance after meeting Turki Alalshikh at The Ring awards ceremony held this weekend in London, England. If this duel were to take place, many sports experts predict that Terence Crawford He will be at a disadvantage due to his weight and will not be able to defeat the Guadalajarawhile others believe that the size would not be a problem because the American has the necessary skills to beat the 168-pound champion on his own turf. For now, Canelo Álvarez is negotiating with Alalshikh a three-fight agreement and one of them will be against Crawford. Furthermore, according to William Scull – champion of the International Boxing Federation (IBF) – the Mexican will meet with him to plan a unification dispute. Canelo Álvarez could fight Terence Crawford in September.Credit: John Locher | AP Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez, 34, retained his unified 168-pound championship against Edgar Berlanga in September and now has a record of 62 wins (39 by knockout), two losses and two draws in his professional career. For his part, Terence Crawford, 37, became champion of four different divisions by beating Israil Madrimov and remains one of the best pound for pound. The American He now has 41 victories, 31 of them by knockouts. Keep reading:· Canelo and Crawford fight would already have a confirmed date, according to reports· Canelo vs. Crawford will not have a rehydration clause, according to reports· Canelo Álvarez is willing to give Crawford a chance

Find out what the buying and selling prices of the US dollar are today, Wednesday, January 22, in Mexico and the main countries

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The price of the dollar today comes to us with a strengthened price compared to several of its emerging peers, but it is experiencing changes in the Aztec market. The price of the US dollar this Wednesday, January 22, 2025 closed with an exchange value of 20.48 Mexican pesosaccording to information provided by Dow Jones. Regarding international money transfer companies such as Western Union/MoneyGram, the dollar is quoted today at 20.21 and 20.16 MXN respectively. Price of the dollar today in Mexico Against the Mexican peso, The dollar is trading in red at a value of 20.48 pesos per dollar and the trend remains downward this week. Price of the dollar today in Honduras In Honduras the dollar drops in value and the trend remains upward. Today’s average price was 25.44 lempiras per unit of greenback. Price of the dollar today in Nicaragua The dollar exchange rate in Nicaragua continues to be negative after markets close. Its price this Wednesday is 36.62 córdobas per dollar unit. Price of the dollar today in Costa Rica In Costa Rica, the dollar reverses its regular trend and was trading negative today. After remaining downward yesterday, today it averaged at 501.55 colones per dollar unit. Price of the dollar today in the Dominican Republic The dollar in the Dominican Republic contained its downward trend and Their values ​​after closing were 61.17 pesos per dollar unitdata for sale. MEXICO 20.48 MEXICAN PESOS HONDURAS 25.44 LEMPIRAS NICARAGUA 36.62 CORDOBAS COSTA RICA 501.55 COLONS DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 61.17 DOMINICAN PESOS Send money from the United States to Latin America To send money from the United States, we recommend that you compare the price first: take into account the exchange rate and the commissions charged by different remittance companies. Identify the country you are sending to, enter the amount to send and calculate the costs.

Two deaths reported in Houston caused by the historic winter storm

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Houston authorities reported that Two deaths have been recorded that may have been caused by low temperatures caused by the historic winter storm hitting the southeastern United States. Ed Gonzalez, Harris County Sheriff, reported through his count of that on the morning of January 20 A man was found dead behind an apartment complex from 12355, Antoine Drive, northwest of the county. According to the sheriff, there were no signs that it was an intentional death, so we believe that the frost could have contributed to this death. Later, González reported that andThey found another deceased person in the parking lot of a restaurant at 307 South Fry Rd. It is another man, possibly a homeless person. It is believed that he could have died due to the low temperatures. A historic snowstorm has been sweeping across the Gulf Coast, moving from the east through the south, since early this week. More than 2,000 flights were canceled Tuesday across the United States and Autoports remained closed in Houston due to the storm, that produced debilitating travel conditions and power outages across the region, officials warned Near Beaumont, Texas, more than 5 inches of snow was recorded Tuesday, the most that city has seen in more than 100 years. One hypothermia-related death was reported in Georgia, according to James Stallings, director of the Georgia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency. Keep reading:• Winter storm causes historic snowfall in Florida Panhandle• More than 2,000 flights canceled due to historic snowstorm that hits the southern US• Winter storms hit Northeast, delaying holiday weekend travel

The products that will suffer an increase in price with the 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada

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This Monday, during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump ratified the decision to impose a widespread 25% tariff on imports from its trading neighbors Mexico and Canada. Although the president stated that this would be established from day one of his mandate, The new rates will come into effect from February 1although Trump seeks to increase national production, this measure could weigh on the pockets of Americans. According to federal data, Last year more than 30% of imports came from these trading partnersTherefore, some sectors will be affected and Americans will have to foot part of the tariff bills as the possibility of an increase in goods is imminent. Of the products and services that will suffer an increase in price with the 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada are: Food and alcoholic beverages Data from the United States Department of Agriculture indicates that during 2024 $46,000 million dollars in agricultural products will be imported from Mexico. It is expected that with the new tariffs the costs of Constellation Brands, which imports beers from the Modelo and Corona brands could increase by 16%. Automobiles and auto parts The automotive sector could also be affected, data from the Department of Commerce highlights that in 2024 alone, The import of vehicles and spare parts from Mexico reached a value of $87,000 and $64,000 million dollars respectivelyWith the increase in taxes, this sector will increase its prices in the coming months. Gas In the case of Canada, with the imposition of the new tariff rates, the cost of gas could increase. According to data from the United States Energy Information Administration, last year The country imported approximately $97 billion of oil and gas from Canada. Keep reading:

US grants almost $600 million to Moderna to “accelerate” bird flu vaccine trials

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The United States government has allocated a significant investment of almost $600 million to the biopharmaceutical company Moderna to accelerate the development of vaccines based on messenger RNA (mRNA) against avian flu, with special emphasis on flu strains that could become a pandemic threat. This financial support is part of the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) ongoing efforts to anticipate and mitigate the risk of future public health crises, such as those caused by highly contagious and dangerous influenza viruses. Since 2023, Moderna has been working closely with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), an HHS entity, to develop mRNA vaccines. that can be used in the event that new strains of influenza emerge with the potential to become pandemics. This effort includes not only the research and development of vaccines against the H5N1 strain of bird flu, but also against other variants that could represent a danger to global health. In 2023, Moderna had already received $176 million as part of this initiative, and with the recent allocation of funds, the company will be able to accelerate its work and move more quickly toward creating an effective vaccine. One of Moderna’s key advances in this project is its mRNA-1018 vaccine, which is designed to combat the H5 and H7 bird flu viruses. This vaccine has demonstrated “positive preliminary data” in Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials, leading to optimism about its effectiveness in combating these dangerous strains. With additional funding provided by the US government, Moderna is in the preparation phase of launching a Phase 3 study of this vaccine, a crucial step towards its possible distribution in the event of a massive outbreak of bird flu. Face future threats The company intends to share findings from these trials at an upcoming medical conference, which could offer more insight into the vaccine’s potential to address future viral threats. The recent HHS funding will also allow Moderna to accelerate research and development of a vaccine against the H7N9 strain of bird flu, another variant that has concerned health authorities due to its ability to infect humans. Public health officials have noted that the speed with which new flu strains emerge and spread necessitates an innovative and flexible approach to vaccine development. In this regard, the US government’s financial support is designed to expand Moderna’s clinical trials, enabling the evaluation of multiple vaccines and increasing the database supporting the use of mRNA technology in these contexts. In addition to ongoing work with the H5N1 and H7N9 strains, HHS has expressed interest in having Moderna design up to four new vaccines against different flu strains that can be evaluated in Phase 1 studies. The goal of this initiative is to generate clinical data that supports the accelerated development of mRNA vaccines, that would be essential to contain future outbreaks of avian flu or any other influenza strain with pandemic potential. As flu viruses continue to mutate, the ability to quickly adapt to new variants will be key to preventing a global pandemic. Keep reading:

The US closes the door to all refugees who had already been approved to arrive in the country

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An executive order signed by President Donald Trump, where he decrees the cancellation of refugee flights, It shattered the dreams of thousands of foreigners who had previously been approved to receive asylum in the United States. The State Department issued a memorandum to its resettlement partners informing them that no more refugees will be allowed access to the American Union.this, even if they have been previously approved to reside in the American Union. “All previously scheduled refugee travel to the United States is canceled and no new travel bookings will be made. RSCs should not request travel for any additional refugee cases at this time,” the document states. It is estimated that nearly 10,000 refugees already had travel reservations, as their profile had been approved by personnel from the previous US federal administration. The most complex thing about the matter is that All processes to request refuge in the American Union were also canceled. “All refugee case processing processes and pre-departure activities are suspended. The RSCs and the IOM should not transfer the refugees to transit centers before they travel and must stop all pre-departure activities for refugee cases. No new referrals should be made to the USRAP,” the memo emphasizes. The State Department announced that all processes to request refuge in the American Union were also canceled. (Credit: José Luis Magaña / AP) This new position adopted by the US government must be implemented immediately, but will have no implications for refugees already residing in the United States nor for holders of special immigrant visas who, despite being outside the country for the moment, can re-enter when they determine. During the Biden administration, a limit was established to provide shelter annually to 125,000 foreigners who had previously passed various filters intended to rule out any sign of danger or risk to American security. However, from the perspective of Donald Trump, it is necessary to rethink all the support that the nation has given to the world, including the issue of providing asylum to people at risk in their respective nations of origin. Following the same policy, The US president separately ordered the Office of Management and Budget to suspend all types of support abroad, non-governmental organizations, international organizations or contractors, this during the next three months. Keep reading: • Republican senator claims that ICE arrested 308 immigrants in a matter of hours • They denounce the arrest of 200 immigrants in a surprise raid carried out in California • ICE withdraws ‘sensitive areas’ rule to carry out raids against immigrants anywhere: schools, churches, shelters, courts

2025: The rise of functional food and commitment to the environment

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In a world where food consumption is growing due to the use of social networks, it makes way the trends more conscious foodhealthy and friendly to the environment. The trends of 2025 outline it as a year of smarter eating in which the way food is produced and the functionality of what we consume become relevant, which gives value to food. For several years, international organizations such as the United Nations Organization (UN) They have called on countries and the food industry to adopt more environmentally friendly production methods. It is a pending task, but it has experienced progress with an impact on the food choices we make daily and an example is the popularity of plant-based nutrition. This type of diet is on the rise and has a spectrum that goes beyond vegetarians or vegans, according to EuroNews. More and more people are adopting a flexitarian diet that increases the consumption of vegetables over meat, without abandoning the consumption of animal protein. Measurements by the Berlin NGO ProVeg reveal that 24% of Polish consumers identify as flexitarians, quotes Euro News. Added to the growing consumption of vegetables is the trend of zero-waste food, Therefore, there is greater awareness of the consumption of food in all its usable parts and chefs and consumers use recycling techniques and are inclined to use ecological packaging, reusable bags, among others. Functional eating: eating more consciously Consumers value the benefits of food when choosing.Credit: Shutterstock The increase in vegetable consumption is accompanied by a more conscious way of eating, which implies valuing the contributions of food, beyond the ingredients of a recipe. That is why there is more interest on the part of consumers to choose functional foods that provide benefits for health in general. Drinks with medicinal herbs to relieve discomfort, consumption of kombucha and kimchi to improve intestinal health, the use of spices and roots in food to relieve inflammation are just a few examples of the rise of this trend. In the section of Meal from the New York Journal, We publish information on food trends and functional food that you can consult, as well as recipes and tips to make the most of food and reduce food waste. Consultation here. Keep reading:

Ryan Gosling would be one step away from starring in a new ‘Star Wars’ movie

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Everything seems to indicate that after the success obtained by giving life to ‘Ken’ in the film “Barbie”, Ryan Gosling would be ready to embark on a universe much loved by the public. And it was recently reported that The actor would be in negotiations to star in a new film project Star Wars. Keep reading to find out what is known so far. According to information from The Hollywood Reporter, the film that will be directed by Shawn Levy will not address the stories of characters Luke or Anakin Skywalker. On the contrary, will explore a completely new narrative within this renowned saga. Likewise, the American portal reported that it would have been the Canadian actor who promoted the completion of the project. If a favorable agreement is reached for both parties, The filming period could begin in autumn 2025. Meanwhile, It is known that director Shawn Levy works together with screenwriter Jonathan Tropper, under their production company 21 Laps, in collaboration with Lucasfilm. However, this would not be the first adventure in which this pair has embarked, as they have already worked together in films such as: “This Is Where I Leave You” and “The Adam Project”, to name a few. If Ryan Gosling consolidates his participation in said project, this would become the next film in the world of Star Wars to enter productionfollowing in the footsteps of “The Mandalorian and Grogu”, starring Pedro Pascal, and whose filming ended last December and is expected to hit theaters in May 2026. Continue reading: • Ryan Gosling performed his own version of “All Too Well” to say goodbye to Ken• Ryan Gosling revealed the reason he didn’t want to sing “I’m Just Ken” at the Oscars• Ryan Gosling launches his own production company

Archangel and the luxurious ‘gift’ he gave to his grandson

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The Puerto Rican singer Archangel He has welcomed a new facet of his life: that of grandfather, and this has brought with it several experiences that he has not hesitated to share with his audience. Such was the case of the first gift he gave to his grandson when he was just a few weeks old. But what was this gift about? Keep reading to find out. In a recent interview for presenter Jorge Pabón “Molusco”, the trap exponent opened up about the experience of becoming a grandfather, arguing that it is one of the best stages of his life. “I am a fan of the Nicks (basketball team). “I buy him Nicks shirts, I took him to his first Nicks game the other day.”detailed the artist. “I’m also a Yankees fan, I have a Yankees bottle, one of the Nicks, onesies of the Nicks.” And although it seems that Arcángel has already spoiled his grandson enough, he revealed that he does not mind wasting a fortune for the little one: “This is where I got out of hand: I bought him a pacifier and a 14-karat gold bottle.”he expressed to the communicator of Puerto Rican origin. Archangel via Instagram.Credit: Instagram / @arcangel | Courtesy “It’s probably stupid but I felt the need to do it, but I’m so excited. It’s not that the bottle is made of gold, it’s the little cap and the pacifier… the little cap“, he detailed in this regard. Arcángel complemented his story by stating that although at this moment his grandson is very young, there will come a day when this gift will be a tangible memory of his affection for him: “Tomorrow he is going to keep that fool and he can hang him with a chain and when they ask him he can say: ‘My grandfather gave that fool to me.’” Despite “Molusco”’s insistence on knowing the cost of said gift, the performer of songs like “La Ocasión” and “Peso Completo” chose to keep that detail to himself: “Those are the type of moments that I want to build now,” he concluded. Continue reading: • Arcángel revealed why he considers his birthday a very sad date • Arcángel joins Yailin and asks Anuel to take responsibility for his daughter• Arcángel attacks Anuel AA after sharing a video with his daughter Cattleya

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