US Trade Deficit Tops $1 Trillion for First Time
The U.S. trade deficit topped $1 trillion for the first time last year, according to Market Watch.
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Netherlands Slightly Reopens After Europe’s Toughest Lockdown Amid Outrage
The Netherlands’ government pledged Tuesday to ease Europe’s strictest COVID-19 measures after mounting public pressure with protests and rioting in the streets.
House Republicans introduce bill to block tracking religious accommodations to COVID vaccine
Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., introduced a bill Tuesday that would prevent the federal government from tracking information on individuals who receive a religious exemption to the coronavirus vaccine.
Knesset passes ‘COVID law,’ ending state of emergency in place for most of pandemic
The Knesset on Tuesday passed the so-called “coronavirus law,” bringing an end to the state of emergency that has been in place for most of the pandemic and requiring greater legislative supervision over COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the government.
Omicron wave could mark end of pandemic, Israeli COVID expert says
Prof. Eran Segal, a leading government adviser on COVID-19 policy, said Monday that the fast-spreading Omicron variant could mark the end of the pandemic as it has been experienced over the past two years.
Clashes At Huge Brussels Protest Against COVID Restrictions; Europe in Turmoil
At least tens of thousands of people demanding an end to government-imposed COVID-19 lockdowns, vaccinations, and mask mandates faced riot police in Brussels Sunday after similar rallies across Europe.
Tonga Hit By “Unprecedented” Volcano Disaster; Several Killed, Says Government
Tonga says it has been hit by an “unprecedented disaster,” with the government confirming at least three deaths following an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.
Austria, France Forcing COVID Vaccination
Austria and France are among European Union nations introducing harsh measures against those refusing to vaccinate against COVID-19.
Tennis Star Djokovic Ordered To Leave Australia
Australia’s Federal Court has ruled against Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic’s appeal of a deportation order in a setback for those demanding fewer coronavirus restrictions.
Netherlands Partially Lifts Europe’s Toughest Lockdown
The Netherlands government only partially lifted Europe’s toughest coronavirus lockdown Friday, despite mounting protests with bars and other businesses threatening to reopen anyway.
Marines grant two religious exemptions, marking first across military branches
The Marines have granted two religious exemptions for the coronavirus vaccine, making it the first service branch to do so despite more than 13,000 requests across the military.
Britain’s Johnson Pressured To Resign Over Lockdown Party
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces pressure to resign after he admitted to attending a drinks party during a coronavirus lockdown while many could not visit frail loved ones.
4-Year-Old Cancer Patient Denied Wish Over COVID Jab Status
The U.S.-based Make-A-Wish Foundation has refused to grant 4-year-old cancer patient Rocco DiMaggio a wish to go to Disney World in Florida because he isn’t vaccinated against COVID-19.
IDF cancels reserve drills for January as troops infected with Omicron passes 6,000
With the number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus Omicron variant continuing to soar across the country, the Israeli military has canceled all reserve drills for the month of January. There will be specific drills that can be approved by commanders according to operational needs.
Netherlands’ New Government Sworn In
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte began his fourth term in office Monday despite mounting protests against his strict COVID measures.
President EU Parliament Dies At 65
David Sassoli, the European parliament president, has died at the age of 65, his spokesman confirmed Tuesday.
Tennis Star Djokovic In Australia After Winning Legal Battle
Novak Djokovic returned to the tennis court Monday after winning a legal battle to stay in Australiadespite opposing COVID-19 vaccines amid a broader fight against the country’s harsh coronavirus restrictions and alleged torture.
T-cells from common colds could help scientists make the “Holy Grail”: A variant-proof COVID vaccine
T-cells generated as part of the body’s natural immune response to the common cold may help protect against serious illness from COVID-19, according to a study carried out in the U.K. Researchers at Imperial College London told CBS News the findings could help scientists create vaccines that remain more effective against new variants of the coronavirus.
Israel sets new record with daily COVID-19 cases
Israel recorded the highest number of new daily Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases since the outbreak two years ago with 11,978 new cases, as the Omicron variant is rapidly spreading.
Tens of thousands race for fourth COVID shot as Israeli campaign blazes ahead
Thousands of people in Israel got their fourth dose of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Monday, as the country became the first in the world to begin distributing extra boosters to its elderly population and health workers.