Omicron is spreading faster than any other Covid variant, WHO warns
"The reality is that omicron is probably in most countries, even if it hasn't been detected yet," Tedros said.
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Treasury yields rise slightly ahead of Fed meeting
U.S. Treasury yields were modestly higher on Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's December policy decision.
Uber shares jump after CEO says company just had its 'best week ever'
Shares of Lyft were also up following the Uber CEO's comments.
Apple will require masks for customers at all U.S. stores because of rising Covid cases
Customers at Apple stores in the United States will be required to wear face masks to shop as Covid cases rise countrywide.
American Airlines plans to hire 18,000 people next year for travel rebound
American Airlines CEO says the carrier hired 16,000 so far this year.
United Airlines expects year-end travel to top Thanksgiving despite omicron variant
United says it expects Christmas and New Year's travel to reach 87% of 2019 levels.
Homeowners are sitting on record equity, so here's how to cash out when mortgage rates are rising
Homeowners are sitting on a record amount of cash, but taking it out becomes harder as rates rise.
Instagram surpasses 2 billion monthly users while powering through a year of turmoil
Instagram now counts more than 2 billion monthly active users worldwide, according to two employees who spoke with CNBC.
Elon Musk sells another $906.5 million worth of Tesla shares
Elon Musk sells another $906.5 million worth of Tesla shares, exercises options to buy more than 2 million shares.
More than 100 still missing after Kentucky tornadoes; death toll stands at 74, Gov. Beshear said
At least 74 people were confirmed dead in the state, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday, and that number will likely continue rising.
NFL will require coaches, staff to get a Covid booster by Dec. 27
The mandate covers coaches, trainers, physicians and others with direct contact with players, as well as staff including certain assistant coaches, general managers and operations employees.
'Golden era of robotics adoption' kicks off in 2022, strategist says
Next year will be a "key inflection point" for growth in robotics and artificial intelligence, says Global X's Jay Jacobs.
Boeing's 2021 deliveries are on track to more than double from last year, Dreamliners still on hold
Boeing's 2021 deliveries have more than doubled from last year, but are still short of 2019 levels.
Wholesale prices measure rose 9.6% in November from a year ago, the fastest pace on record
The Labor Department's producer price index was expected to rise 9.2% in November from a year ago, according to FactSet.
Jan. 6 panel recommends contempt for Meadows, reveals panicked texts from Trump Jr., Fox hosts over riot
Meadows gave records to the panel that leave "no doubt" that Trump's White House knew about the violent riot as it took place on Jan. 6, Liz Cheney said.
'Land of the lawless': UK politicians urge government to enforce stricter rules on Big Tech
A group of lawmakers said Tuesday that "major changes" need to be made to the U.K.'s upcoming Online Safety Bill.
A major Antarctic ice shelf could shatter within five years, scientists warn
If the Antarctic ice shelf breaks apart, the glacier's contribution to sea level rise will increase by as much as 25%, scientists warned.
Suspicious death reported at Tesla parking lot in Fremont, California
The Tesla Fremont factory parking lot was the scene of a possible homicide on Monday, according to police statements.
House Jan. 6 probe sheds light on Trump aide Mark Meadows' records before contempt vote
The Jan. 6 panel will vote to send to the House a contempt report that provides new details about some of the records Meadows has provided to the investigators
Covid booster is 'optimal care,' but fully vaccinated definition stays put, Fauci says
Health officials will continue to evaluate whether the definition of fully vaccinated needs to change, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
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