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3. Retiring NIH director Dr. Francis Collins faced off with Trump over refusing to endorse disproven COVID treatments  CBS News
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700K more cybersecurity workers, but still a talent shortage  TechBeacon

Coronavirus Watch: Omicron variant surge expected in Oregon by mid-January  KDRV

Michigan epidemiologist says where she contracted omicron variant is no mystery  WXYZ

Omicron: ‘Good news’ coming from Africa, Harsh Goenka shares latest data. Details  Mint

What is the “red line” Putin is warning NATO not to cross?  Daily Express

US says it will send troops to eastern Europe if Russia invades Ukraine  The Guardian

US President Joe Biden: Sending US troops to Ukraine without NATO allies’ support not an option  WION