Jeff Bezos buys a third mansion on an exclusive island in Miami Beach for 90 million

 

Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and the second largest fortune in the world, bought a new property - his third - for 90 million dollars (83 million euros) on the exclusive island of Indian Creek, known as the 'Billionaires' Bunker' and located in Miami Beach, in Biscayne Bay in southern Florida (USA), national media reported this Tuesday.

The transaction was carried out off-market and, according to Bloomberg, the tycoon plans to reside in this six-bedroom mansion while demolishing the other two houses he previously bought on this island.

Property records show the luxury home last sold in 1998 for $2.5 million.

"That's the hottest place (Indian Creek) in the country right now. If there's one thing rich elites want, it's a little exclusivity," a source familiar with the area's real estate sector told the New York Post.

Bezos, 60, acquired two other properties in October and June 2023 for $79 and $68 million, respectively, located in the "Billionaires' Bunker."

The town of Indian Creek, with only 41 residential lots, has a country club, its own police department and is home to personalities and magnates such as Jeffrey Soffer, Carl Icahn, Tom Brady, Julio Iglesias, Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump .

Jeff Bezos also has other properties in Washington, Maui and Beverly Hills, which he bought, the latter, for $165 million in 2020, according to Bloomberg.

The Amazon founder, who since resigning as CEO in 2021 has been enjoying the good life with his fiancée, former journalist of Mexican origin Lauren Sánchez, was looking to acquire property in Indian Creek.

Bezos and Sánchez, born into a Mexican-American family in Albuquerque, New Mexico, first went public with their relationship in 2019. Since the two began dating, they have kept the details of their life together private, although They have been photographed at some events.

According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Jeff Bezos has a fortune of $203.7 billion.

Bezos has sold Amazon shares worth about $8.5 billion in recent months, after "not getting rid of company shares since 2021," Bloomberg reported.

The founder of the space company Blue Origin is also the owner of one of the most expensive superyachts in the world, the Koru, the luxurious three-masted schooner valued at $500 million that is considered the largest in the world.

Extreme heat causes the suspension of classes in the Philippines and an alert in Thailand

 An extreme heat wave this Wednesday caused the suspension or modification of classes in hundreds of schools in the Philippines, while the Thai authorities issued an alert in the north due to the high temperatures upon entering the hottest season in the region.

Educational centers in numerous locations throughout the Philippines, including Manila, ordered the suspension of classes or the alteration of schedules between Tuesday and Wednesday to avoid health problems in the face of temperatures that have reached 43 degrees Celsius.

In a statement, the Manila Public Information Office indicated that school principals have the authority and responsibility to suspend or seek mixed formulas to avoid the heat wave.

"Teachers and students can also wear more comfortable clothing than uniforms to reduce feelings of heat," the office said in a statement.

According to the Philippine Star, more centers on the island of Luzon (north) and Mindanao (south) took measures today to alleviate the effects of the high wind chill, calculated by combining temperature and humidity.

At what temperature does the dengue mosquito die?

 Given the invasion of mosquitoes that crosses the northern and central areas of Argentina, the hope of many is that autumn temperatures will help reduce the colonies of these insects that make it difficult to be in a park or square. At the same time, the country faces an unprecedented outbreak of dengue. The movement of people carrying the disease that infect healthy mosquitoes when bitten, plus climate change that brought more heat and humidity, created a perfect breeding ground for the proliferation of Aedes aegypti.

With the weekend rains, the temperature has dropped in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area. But is this drop in temperature enough to put an end to mosquitoes?

According to the National Ministry of Health, so far in 2024, 163,419 cases of dengue have been registered in Argentina, and 129 people have died from the disease . The accumulated cases represent up to six times more than what was registered in the same period of the previous season, and almost 10 times what was registered in the 2019 and 2020 season.

Laura Harburguer, researcher at the Institute of Scientific and Technical Research for Defense and member of the National Council of this institute, points out that the Culex pipiens mosquito , which is usually brownish and is more present in green spaces, is not the one that transmits dengue. –, is capable of surviving at lower temperatures, however, the adult Aedes aegypti –transmitter of dengue– usually dies after four or five days of temperatures below 15 degrees .

Taiwan suffers the strongest earthquake in 25 years

Taiwan suffers the strongest earthquake in 25 years: multiple deaths and injuries, collapsed buildings and destroyed roads are reported

Taiwan suffered its strongest earthquake in 25 years on Wednesday, a deadly 7.4 magnitude quake that shook the island's east coast, toppling several buildings, causing landslides and injuring more than 800 people.

Taiwan's National Fire Agency reported that at least nine people were killed, 882 injured and 131 others remain trapped. The deaths occurred in Hualien County, where a hiker was among the dead.

According to Taiwanese authorities, buildings have collapsed in Hualien County, thousands of homes have been left without power and a major highway on the east coast has been closed due to landslides and rockslides.

Several aftershocks have been recorded in Taiwan, including one with a magnitude of 6.5, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). In addition, the island's Central Meteorological Administration warned that aftershocks are expected over the next three or four days, which could have a magnitude of 6.5 to 7.0, an agency spokesperson added.

In this image, taken from a video posted by TVBS, a partially collapsed building is seen in Hualien, eastern Taiwan, on Wednesday, April 3. (Credit: TVBS/AP)

 

The world's attention turned to Taiwan , a country located in East Asia east of China, which suffered one of the worst natural disasters in history after being shaken by a powerful earthquake . It is the strongest earthquake in the last 25 years, which caused deaths and hundreds of injuries .

What happened in Taiwan

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The tremor that shook the Asian island occurred early this Wednesday, April 3, at precisely 7:58 in the morning. According to Taiwan 's seismological agency , the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.2 on the Richter scale . Meanwhile, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) placed it at 7.5 and indicated that it had its epicenter 18 km south of the Taiwanese city of Hualien, with a depth of 34.8 km. “The earthquake was close to the ground and is shallow. It was felt throughout Taiwan and the islands (...). It is the strongest in 25 years,” Wu Chien-fu, director of the Taiwanese Seismological Center, told reporters , referring to the 7.6 magnitude earthquake in September 1999 that left 2,400 dead.

Local authorities indicated that they only anticipated a relatively mild earthquake of magnitude 4 and for that reason they did not send alerts, since it is an area accustomed to this type of natural phenomena and they usually carry out evacuation drills. That is why in the hours that followed, its inhabitants remained calm and followed the protocols.

The death toll from the Taiwan earthquake rises to 9, which leaves more than 100 aftershocks

 At least nine people died, 821 were injured, 127 remain trapped or stranded and 28 buildings collapsed after the strong earthquake registered this Wednesday in Taiwan, which has already left more than a hundred aftershocks. different magnitudes, official sources reported.

The earthquake, whose magnitude was 7.2 according to the Central Meteorological Agency (CWA) of Taiwan and 7.4 according to the United States Geological Survey, occurred at 7:58 on Wednesday (23:58 GMT on Tuesday) in the sea, specifically 25 kilometers southeast of the eastern county of Hualien.

This area has been the most affected by the earthquake, both in loss of life and in material damage, since numerous buildings and infrastructure have suffered damage and at least two blocks of houses were partially collapsed.

As of 4:30 p.m., the island had recorded 123 aftershocks of varying intensity, including nine with a magnitude of between 5 and 6, according to the CWA.

Likewise, according to the state electricity company Taipower, a total of 371,275 homes were left without electricity after the earthquake, although around 99% have already recovered electricity supply.

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen asked the population to remain calm and take extreme precautions, since new aftershocks of between 6.5 and 7 degrees of the earthquake are likely to occur in the coming days.

This earthquake is the most intense that Taiwan has suffered since September 21, 1999, when a magnitude 7.6 earthquake killed 2,416 people.

Taiwan sits at the confluence of the Philippine and Eurasian plates, so earthquakes are frequent on the island.

Everything you need to know if you also feel hungry after training

 

You've just finished training and a feeling of hunger hits you . It is not something strange, but rather a common sensation, especially after having completed an intense training session . This phenomenon will depend on a series of factors related to the functioning of our body and its reaction to sports practice.

Furthermore, it must be taken into account that this increase in appetite after sports practice is not linked to the burning of calories , contrary to what we may think, but rather occurs due to a decrease in blood glucose (sugar) levels . that provide us with immediate energy, present in muscle glycogen. This decrease in sugar in our body causes the mobilization of our reserve and awakens this feeling of hunger in our brain.

It is not something that happens to all people equally, because on the other hand, we find other people for whom the practice of physical exercise does not cause this sensation or, quite the contrary, what it generates is a loss of appetite. As we anticipated, this is because physiological factors intervene that vary in each person . They influence, for example, age, sex, type of diet or sports activity that you do regularly. And to that we must also add the characteristics of the exercise , because depending on its intensity and duration, they influence the increase in appetite.

What if you eat after doing sports?

But let's focus on the case of those who are hungry: if we eat immediately after performing physical exercise, we must do so in a healthy way , not only with respect to the nutrients that we are going to incorporate, but also in terms of the way to do it. Taking this into account, the experts from the Nutrition Area of ​​Club Metropolitan offer us these recommendations on the diet to follow after the activity.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are looking for their love nest in New York. Look at them!

 

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are looking for a new love nest

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were spotted exploring real estate options in New York's Upper East Side. The couple toured different properties, looking for a future love nest that would be spacious and bright, with space for their five children and with the best views of the city.

Shakira, tennis fan

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Shakira was photographed watching the match between Jannik Sinner and Grigor Dimitrov during the men's final of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The artist looked phenomenal in a huge pair of futuristic glasses, a cream-colored corset with a zipper in the middle and a white miniskirt.

Bianca Censori leaves little to the imagination

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Bianca Censori, Kanye West 's current wife , caused a stir on social media after her recent appearance in Oxnard, California. The young woman was seen wearing a provocative outfit that left little to her imagination.

Sofía Vergara with her boyfriend

Save a fortune traveling to other countries for your Botox, dentist and hair appointments

 

How far would you travel for your next hair appointment? A young influencer who loves hair extensions is apparently willing to travel up to 10,000 kilometers for the perfect look, as the latest post-inflationary wellness and beauty trend in the United States grows in popularity.

Bryn Elise Wright of Colorado says she has saved more than $40,000 on medical and cosmetic treatments by doing “beauty tourism.” In the last three years, she has flown to 14 countries to get extensions, visit the dentist, get Botox, or simply get a new tattoo.

It all started in 2021, when her regular stylist raised the prices of the extension placement service to US$4,500. “ It was astronomical, so I started thinking about other options . ” I started looking abroad,” the 29-year-old influencer told SWNS.

Wright found a stylist in Istanbul on Instagram who offered her the same service for just $500. “At first I thought there was a lack of communication, but we ended up planning the trip and it was great. I was amazed ,” she recalled.

When she was encouraged to share her experience as a “beauty tourist,” Wright began to gain greater visibility on TikTok , where she now has almost 300,000 followers and more than 5 million views. “This shouldn't surprise anyone who's seen me get my dental work done in Thailand or my tattoos in Colombia , but I'm obsessed with beauty tourism!” she said in a video with 11 million views.

Today March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility. This is what you should know

 

Today, transgender and non-binary people around the world commemorate International Transgender Day of Visibility .

This is what you should know.

How it began?

Transgender Day of Visibility was founded in 2009 by Rachel Crandall, a Michigan-based transgender activist and executive director of Transgender Michigan. It began as an awareness day to celebrate the successes of transgender and gender non-conforming people and is an important day for the LGBTQ community.

While Transgender Day of Remembrance is held every year on November 20 to commemorate transgender people who have lost their lives as a result of anti-transgender violence , Transgender Day of Visibility is a day dedicated to honor and empower the lives of transgender and non-binary people.

The day is celebrated annually on March 31.

The importance of transgender representation

This day illustrates the importance of transgender representation around the world, especially as transgender and gender non-conforming people face risks every day.

According to a 2021 Gallup poll, 11.3% of LGBT adults identify as transgender; However, when it comes to media representation, there are only 29 transgender characters in original primetime, cable and streaming broadcasts, according to the media advocacy organization GLAAD.

Why it matters: Recent surveys show that a quarter of people in the U.S. say they personally know someone who is transgender, meaning most Americans learn about the transgender community from what they see in entertainment media. Because of this, GLAAD says, it is imperative that entertainment media do a good job when addressing transgender stories.

How to be a good ally

Here are some ways to support the transgender community today:

Look for stories from transgender creators . Look for authentic stories and media that have been created by the transgender community, such as the Transgender Film Center, a nonprofit organization that supports transgender filmmakers and their projects.

Call your local LGBTQ center . See what kind of help they need, whether it's volunteering or offering a service you're good at.

Educate yourself. Allies can start by learning the basic terminology surrounding the transgender community. For example, people often confuse sexual orientation and gender identity. There are many places online that share tips on how to be a good ally.

Many transgender people are happy to talk about their experience, but allies should not always assume that is the case. There are so many resources available to help you if you want to learn more about the community and how to provide support.

Can a hangover be avoided?

 A margarita by the pool, an ice-cold beer at a barbecue on a May holiday. You could say that summer is made for having a cold drink on a hot day. But why is drinking during the day any different? And is there any way to avoid a nighttime hangover ?

Perhaps not surprisingly, there have been no robust clinical trials evaluating the health effects of daytime alcohol consumption. But psychiatrists and alcohol experts say there are some unique factors that influence the difference between daytime drinking and nighttime drinking .

little control

At night, you may be more attentive to signs that it's time to stop, such as when dinner is over. But the novelty of having an alcoholic drink in the afternoon means people don't always control how much they consume, said Akhil Anand, a psychiatrist at the Cleveland Clinic .

If you drink throughout the day and aren't necessarily aware of where to get your next snack, it also makes sense that you don't have food in your stomach to help slow down the rate at which your body absorbs the alcohol, which means you're probably that you become more intoxicated in a shorter period of time .

It's hot

Drinking when it's sunny — especially in the summer — increases your chances of becoming dehydrated, and dehydration can intensify the effects of intoxication: You may feel fatigued, lightheaded, dizzy or simply out of control, said Sarah Andrews, associate professor of psychiatry and science. of Behavior at Johns Hopkins Medicine . On a sweaty day, you can lose more fluids than you replace, which means you also lose sodium and minerals that help your body function normally. And that's in addition to the dehydrating nature of alcohol itself, which acts as a diuretic and expels fluids from your body, causing you to urinate more frequently.

The hangover can come sooner

The sooner you start drinking, the sooner that feeling of hangover with dry mouth and headache will appear. A brunch with mimosas can translate into a dinnertime hangover , said Danesh Alam, an addiction psychiatrist at Northwestern Medicine, although a hangover is more likely to start first thing the next morning, when your blood alcohol content is higher. has returned to zero. Because daytime drinking can be so dehydrating, hangover symptoms are likely to be worse, Anand said.

Five natural herbs to fight cold and flu

 

The branch that is responsible for studying medicinal plants is Phytotherapy, and although home remedies and the use of herbs to treat various diseases have been replicated for years, every day we obtain more evidence in this regard that supports its use.

While this happens, it is good to remember that when opting for natural medicine, you should take into account if you suffer from special conditions that may cause allergies or consult directly with an expert.

As stated on the official website of the Mayo Clinic, there is nothing that cures the common cold, however there are some remedies that effectively help reduce some of its symptoms to avoid discomfort.

A cup of tea greatly benefits the body when you have the flu or a cold, as taking sips of hot liquid has a calming effect and helps relieve congestion by increasing the flow of mucus.

To treat the common cold naturally, some herbs turn out to be beneficial because they are rich in vitamins and compounds that promote health:

Eucalyptus

This plant is a great ally to reduce nasal congestion thanks to its expectorant effect that also helps treat cough.

The type of cheese that will help you sleep better

 

Cheeses are an essential component of the diet, offering a variety of flavors and textures, as well as beneficial nutrients. Among them, cottage cheese stands out for its high protein content and its potential to improve sleep quality.

Discover how this type of cheese is not only rich in protein, but can also improve the quality of your sleep, according to recent research. Learn more about its health benefits and how to incorporate it into your daily diet

What is cottage cheese?

Originating from pasteurized cow's milk curds, cottage cheese is renowned for its low calorie content and mild, versatile flavor. In addition to being an excellent source of calcium, it plays a crucial role in bone health and can contribute to the prevention of certain diseases, such as prostate cancer.

One of the highlights of cottage cheese is its notable protein content. According to the Healthline page, nutritionist Amy Richter explained that cheese contains 11 grams of protein per 100 grams, far exceeding the amount present in milk. Additionally, its nutritional profile includes a variety of essential vitamins and minerals.

These are the 6 health benefits of ginger, according to studies

 Ginger is a flowering plant native to Southeast Asia and is one of the healthiest and most used spices on the planet, it belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and is closely related to turmeric, cardamom and galangal. The rhizome which is the underground part of the stem is the part that is usually used as a spice. If you want to know more about the health benefits of ginger, don't miss this note that we at EL UNIVERSAL have prepared for you.

Gingerol is the main bioactive compound in ginger and is responsible for many of ginger's medicinal properties.

Ginger is not only simply a root that works well as a spice, this plant is also a superfood with proven benefits for human well-being, notes an article from Johns Hopkins University in the United States.

6 benefits of ginger for your body according to Johns Hopkins University

The composition of ginger explains why it is so well tolerated by the human body, especially because it benefits the digestive tract thanks to gingerol, a natural chemical component of the plant.

• Some benefits include:
• May help fight infections
• Contains anti-inflammatory properties
• May help improve nausea
• Improves menstrual pain
• May help with weight loss
• Improves chronic indigestion

Gingerol is the main bioactive compound in ginger and is responsible for many of ginger's medicinal properties. Studies have shown that gingerol has strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, for example, it can help reduce oxidative stress caused by excess free radicals in the body.

Mexico is the envy of the film world with Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet and a viral commercial

 When the stars of Dune: Part Two visited Mexico, they not only dedicated the brief stay to promoting the sequel and receiving the love of fans while sporting futuristic styles . They also made time in their schedules to film a commercial for Cinépolis , the largest film exhibition chain in Mexico and Latin America, and in the process elevated the country as the envy of the film world.

The story takes us to the sands of Arrakis where a photographer flees from the imminent attack of a sandworm, the lethal monsters of Denis Villeneuve's ambitious adaptation.  But then we discover that she is not a photographer but a spectator who observes the story through the lens of her camera, feeling the adrenaline of the action until she takes refuge in her popcorn. And at that moment the stars of the sequel, Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya , appear, but in their characters. As if Paul Atreides and Chani came to her rescue, wrapping her around her and guiding her to the door of the room, inviting her to let herself be carried away by the magic of cinema. Once inside she is accompanied by Florence Pugh and Austin Butler , like the other traveling companions in the same story.

A penumbral eclipse of the Moon, visible throughout America, will reduce the satellite's brightness

 On March 25, a penumbral lunar eclipse will take place that will be visible throughout America, eastern Oceania, western Africa and Europe.

This type of eclipse occurs when the Moon (full), the Earth and the Sun are aligned and the Earth's satellite enters the twilight zone projected by the Earth.

When this happens, the Moon stops receiving light from the Sun because the Earth blocks the sun's rays, so its luminosity drops and it looks a little dark.

According to data from the National Astronomical Observatory (OAN), the eclipse will last 4 hours and 37 minutes and will leave 96% of the lunar diameter in darkness.

The eclipse will begin at 4 hours and 53 minutes GMT time, and will be visible especially in America, and with less intensity in Africa and Europe.

The event will end at 9 hours and 32 minutes GMT, after having been visible in the last phases in America and Oceania.

The next eclipse, which will take place on April 8, will be a total solar eclipse in Mexico, the central United States and eastern Canada, and a partial eclipse in North America and Central America.

As for the Moon, the next eclipse will be partial and can be seen after the summer, on September 8, according to the OAN.