While omicron is shattering case records, it appears to be less severe. Patients are less likely to need ventilators and have shorter hospital stays.
- Hong Kong suspended flights from eight countries, including the U.S.
- Hong Kong Disneyland Closes for the 4th time (Jan 7-20)
- Rio de Janeiro canceled its Carnival street parties.
- A virus-fueled labor dispute shut classrooms in Chicago.
- The Grammy Awards were postponed.
- The Sundance Film Festival canceled in-person events.
- “Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday scaled back restrictions on people traveling to England”
- Gary Shapiro of the Consumer Technology Association argued that canceling CES [Consumer Electronics Show] would “hurt thousands of smaller companies, entrepreneurs and innovators” who depend on the show to launch their products.
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On Monday, Apple became the first company ever to reach a $3 trillion valuation.
Six Flags drops ‘affectionate behavior’ rule after incident in Mexico
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment will open 10 new attractions in 2022
Southern California will see a slew of new rides at different parks
