Omicron symptoms: What to look out for as doctor says new variant completely different to Delta

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  The Guardian

  The Observer view on the Omicron variant

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  The Independent

  Omicron may already be in US – what are the ‘unusual’ symptoms to look out for?

Vegan who refused COVID vaccine in stand against animal testing died of virus after begging for jab

Glynn Steel, 54, from Malvern, Worcestershire, died after a two-week battle with coronavirus after refusing the COVID jab because it was tested on animals, his wife said.

Student dies in fraternity fight club match

Nathan Valencia died after he participated in his fraternity’s charity boxing event

With Kamala Harris looking unelectable, the Democrats are considering the nuclear option

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  The Independent

  Michelle Obama and Kamala Harris in lead for 2024 if Biden decides not to run, poll says

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  The Telegraph

  Monday morning UK news briefing: Omicron schools 'chaos'

10 best hotels in Iceland for a bucket list escape this winter

From Reykjavik to remote rural spots to view the Northern Lights, these are the best hotels in Iceland to book now for 2022. Green by definition – its energy provided by more than 200 volcanoes and a huge number of hot springs – Iceland is a must-visit for anyone who loves nature in its rawest, wildest incarnation. In Iceland, glaciers loom roadside, waterfalls thunder down within arm’s reach, geothermically toasty rivers invite you to strip off and plunge right in, and whales leap out of the se

Woman left brokenhearted after cooking and decorating for ‘Friendsgiving’ as no one shows

One woman’s holiday disappointment went viral on social media, but her boyfriend saved the day