After scientists in South Africa discovered the omicron Covid variant, which appears to have higher rates of reinfection, the country says it's being unjustly punished through travel bans. / BBC See also: If previous Covid mutations are any guide, travel bans likely won't help quell the spread
We're going to be off next week, and will return on Monday, Nov. 29. See you then! The House of Representatives approves the "Build Back Better" plan, with funding for social benefits and billions to address climate change. / The Washington Post Op-ed: The plan also
Belarus has relocated the refugees and migrants from its border with Poland. Of those who were stuck at the border, hundreds are Iraqis who have now flown home. / Al Jazeera, Associated Press The man who shot and killed Ahmaud Arbery admits Arbery did not threaten him, despite claiming he acted
Total deaths in the United States from Covid-19 could reach 1 million by spring as vaccination rates remain lower than 60%. / The Guardian Drug overdose deaths in the US top 100,000 for the first time. / NPR "The Daily" podcast has policies designed to prevent misinformation in
Tensions escalate at the border of Belarus and Poland, with Polish forces now using tear gas and water cannons as migrants try to cross into the country. / BBC In what may be the second-ever case, a patient has naturally cleared HIV without antiviral treatments or a bone marrow transplant.
China's Communist Party published a landmark document that sets up President Xi Jinping to potentially rule for life. / Bloomberg Presidents Joe Biden and Jinping pledge to avoid conflict and improve cooperation. / Reuters Russia blasted one of its own satellites out of orbit. The resulting debris forced crew on
Covid cases are rising in the US, with 23 states reporting increases, and Vermont setting a record case count. / USA Today Amid rising infections across Europe, Austria will restrict unvaccinated people to leaving their homes only for essential shopping and work. / Reuters Why do residents support Denmark's reintroduction
A panel of the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals upholds the hold on the White House's vaccine mandate for companies with more than 100 employees. / Reuters Steve Bannon has been indicted by a federal grand jury on contempt for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the
At the close of the COP26 climate summit, commitments to end the use of coal and other fuels are falling apart as countries race to reach a deal. / BBC News The Pacific island nation Tuvalu is looking at legal ways to be a state if it is submerged. / Reuters Unrelated/
In a surprise announcement at COP26, the US and China say they'll work together to achieve climate goals. / CNN "Packing up and moving is, if not impossible, then highly unlikely for the stateless." Those most vulnerable to climate change. / NPR More US cities are ramping up
