XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant is the most transmissible version of Covid yet, WHO says
The WHO does not have any data yet on the severity of XBB.1.5, but there’s no indication it makes people sicker than previous subvariants, top official said.
Day: January 5, 2023
Enact a law to verify candidates’ backgrounds for voters’ pamphlet
The Secretary of State should sponsor legislation to verify candidate background statements submitted for the voters’ pamphlet prior to publication.
Small dog rescued from jaws of 11ft python that ‘wrapped around him really quickly’
The dog’s owner was able to save her beloved Pomeranian just in time.
Venezuela’s lack of dredging causes trouble for Chevron’s heavy oil exports – Reuters
Venezuela’s lack of dredging causes trouble for Chevron’s heavy oil exports ReutersView Full Coverage on Google News
To protect cannabis workers and customers, approve federal banking act
Congress failed to pass the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act, which would allow financial institutions to provide services to cannabis-related business.
Biden intends to make his first visit to US-Mexico border
President Joe Biden said Wednesday he intends to visit the U.S.-Mexico border — his first since taking office — in connection with his meeting next week in Mexico City with the leaders of Mexico and Canada.
France To Send Light Combat Vehicles To Ukraine To Fight Against Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron told Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy his government would send light AMX-10 RC armoured combat vehicles to help in the war against Russia, a French official said on Wednesday after a phone call between them.
Top Ukrainian Security Official Sees Signs That Russia Intends To Escalate War
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Rodrigo earns point for Leeds in 2-2 draw with West Ham
Rodrigo salvaged a point for Leeds in a 2-2 draw with fellow Premier League struggler West Ham.
Labour will not open ‘big government chequebook’, Starmer to say
Party leader’s new year speech to promise ‘national renewal’ if elected but stress role of private sector tooLabour will not open the “big government chequebook” in an attempt to repair Britain’s faltering public services if it wins the next election, …