U.S. faces wave of omicron deaths in coming weeks, models say

Despite signs omicron causes milder disease on average, the unprecedented level of infection means many vulnerable people will become severely sick.

Blinken to meet with senior Russian as tensions mount over Ukraine

The U.S. has not concluded whether Russia plans to invade Ukraine or whether the show of military force near the border is intended to squeeze security concessions without an actual conflict.

Israel lawmakers outraged over claim police used spyware against citizens

Hebrew-language business newspaper Calcalist reported that in 2020, police used the NSO spyware Pegasus to surveil leaders of protests against Netanyahu, who was then prime minister.

Why airlines fear 5G will upend travel this week

The airline industry is raising the stakes in a showdown with AT&T and Verizon over plans to launch new 5G wireless service this week, warning that thousands of flights could be grounded or delayed if the rollout takes place near major airports

Microsoft buys gamer Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion

Microsoft is paying nearly $70 billion for Activision Blizzard, the maker of “Candy Crush’’ and ‘’Call of Duty.’’

Some who relied on rapid tests to gather safely now wish they hadn’t

The promise of at-home tests telling people whether they are infectious has been undercut by preliminary data that suggest some of the tests may be less sensitive to the now-dominant omicron variant.

Israel study shows 4th vaccine has limited results with omicron

The preliminary results raise questions about Israel's decision to offer a second booster shot to its over-60 population.

Marlon Bundo, Pence family rabbit and unlikely gay rights figure, dies

Beijing to offer Olympics tickets only to ‘selected’ spectators

It's already been announced that no fans from outside the country will be permitted at the events.

Tornado victim’s family sues Amazon over warehouse collapse

The wrongful death lawsuit filed Monday is believed to be the first legal action taken in response to the deaths at the central Illinois facility.