Omicron Was in Netherlands Days Earlier Than First Thought
BRUSSELS (AP) — The omicron variant was already in the Netherlands when South Africa alerted the World Health Organization about it last week, Dutch health authorities said Tuesday, adding to fear and confusion over the new version
Jack Dorsey stepping down as Twitter CEO; chief technology officer Parag Agrawal to take over, effective immediately
Jack Dorsey, CEO and co-founder of social media platform Twitter, said on Monday that he is stepping down as CEO. The 45-year-old Dorsey will remain on Twitter’s board of directors until next May, according to an email
President Joe Biden speaks about the new Omicron variant of COVID-19, saying it is “cause for concern, not a cause for panic”
President Joe Biden said on Monday the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 is a “cause for concern, not a cause for panic.” While health experts work to learn more about the quickly spreading strain, Biden said researchers
The NY Mets and pitcher Max Scherzer agree to record-breaking $130M contract
The New York Mets and three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer have agreed to a three-year, $130 million contract. Sources told ESPN, The Athletic and MLB.com that the contract was finalized Monday afternoon, and the deal
Denver Nuggets’ Michael Porter to have season-ending back surgery
Sources told ESPN, the Denver Post and The Athletic on Monday that Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. will undergo surgery on his lower back Wednesday, which could end his 2021-22 season. Porter’s agent, Mark Bartelstein of
