Thursday marks the first anniversary of the insurrection at the US Capitol The pandemic contributes to the cancellation of thousands of flights.
Biden backs Ukraine.
Messi has covid-19.
Plus: the reasons to look up to the sky in 2022.
Here's what you need to know to start your day.
Truth first.
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Why the omicron rally is different from previous ones in the US
Some experts believe that the increase produced by the highly contagious omicron variant will be different from any other time of the pandemic.
The spread of the virus directly impacts medical personnel and essential workers, in addition to the latent risk for people who are not yet vaccinated.
In Florida, Covid-19 cases increased 948% in the last two weeks.
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Did Ivanka ask Donald Trump to intervene during the insurrection?
Members of the House committee investigating the January 6 riots in the US Capitol say they have important testimony about communications with former President Donald Trump that day.
One of them would indicate that during the attack, Ivanka Trump, daughter of the president and adviser to the White House, asked Trump to "stop this violence."
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Biden secures US backing for Ukraine
US President Joe Biden spoke with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday, telling him that the United States and its allies "will respond decisively if Russia invades."
"Ukraine appreciates the unwavering support," Zelensky said.
The conversation comes just days after a call between Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Democracy had a difficult year in Latin America, but not everything is pessimism
The detriment of democracy in Latin America had examples of authoritarianism in Nicaragua, Cuba, Venezuela and other countries.
What's next for 2022?
Analysis by Matt Rivers.
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Here are some laws that went into effect in 2022 in the US.
Several of these laws impact aspects of everyday life, from minimum wage increases to fuel-powered leaf blowers.
But also surprise medical bills and recreational cannabis.
At coffee time
Meteor showers, eclipses and more: reasons to look at the sky in 2022
Total lunar eclipses, multiple meteor showers and supermoons will light up the sky in 2022. Learn about the astronomical events of the year here.
The classic BlackBerry will stop working on January 4
The company announced that it will stop supporting its devices with BlackBerry 10, 7.1 OS and earlier.
They won't be able to use data, send messages, access the internet, or even call 911.
Antonio Brown is no longer with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, says coach
The Bucs beat the New York Jets 28-24 on Sunday.
But the game was not without drama: receiver Antonio Brown took off his jersey and walked away from the team in the middle of the game.
This is how aquamation works, an alternative to cremation
Desmond Tutu chose this alternative, considered more ecological than cremation.
It is a water-based process scientifically called "alkaline hydrolysis."
Learn more details.
The art and architecture of Europe that inspired Disney movies
See castles as fairy-tale settings, objects such as tapestries, clocks, furniture, and more that reflected an aesthetic in various Disney movies.
The number of the day
2,300
More than 2,300 flights were canceled in the US on Sunday due to disruptions caused by COVID-19 and winter weather.
Quote of the day
"Messi is in contact with our medical services and when negative he will travel to France."
Mauricio Pochettino, PSG coach, said it after the news that Argentine Lionel Messi tested positive for covid-19.
Selection of the day
10 things Nintendo Switch owners should know
While the Switch is a fairly easy device to use, there are a few things you need to know to get the most out of your new console.
And to finish…
Skier tried a 'backflip' and had to be rescued by his friends after being buried in the snow
A California skier was lucky enough to be rescued by his friends after being trapped in the snow after a jump.
Everything was in a scare recorded on video.
Skier is completely buried after a jump that went wrong 0:57
