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Russia, U.S. Officials Say They’re Coordinating on Iran Nuclear Talks in Vienna
U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin were likely to discuss the Iran nuclear talks on Thursday, a senior Biden administration official said, when they are due to have a virtual meeting.
Biden Accepts Putin Request for Phone Call Ahead of Talks on Ukraine
A senior administration official said they could not speak specifically to why Putin had requested the phone call, but noted that Biden is always prepared to speak directly with his counterparts at times of heightened tensions.
Biden and Putin to Speak on Thursday Amid Ukraine Tensions
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Reuters the call was planned for "late Thursday evening," without elaborating.
CDC Significantly Reduces Estimate of Omicron Prevalence in U.S.
Omicron was most prevalent in the South, the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest, and the New York area in the week that ended on Dec. 25, according to CDC data.
China Slams US Over Space Station’s ‘Close Encounters’ With SpaceX Satellites
The note said the incidents "constituted dangers to the life or health of astronauts aboard the China Space Station."
Congress Zooms in On Cybersecurity After Banner Year of Attacks
These included ransomware attacks on Colonial Pipeline, meat producer JBS USA, IT company Kaseya, and scores of schools and hospitals throughout the year that were already under pressure from changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Orders Navy Warships to Stay in Mediterranean Sea Region Amid Russia-Ukraine Worries
Earlier this month, President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on a video call to discuss the issues being raised by both sides, and Biden reportedly warned Putin that his country would face strong sanctions if they acted in a hostile manner toward Ukraine.
Goldman Sachs Will Require U.S. Employees to Get Booster Shots
Starting in February, anyone eligible to receive a booster shot must have obtained one in order to enter Goldman offices.
Apple Closes Swath of Retail Stores In New York Amid City’s COVID-19 Surge
In addition to closures in New York, Apple has also shut down stores in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Ohio, Texas, Georgia and Florida, the outlet added.
68 Cruise Ships Under CDC Investigation Following COVID Outbreaks
The affected cruise lines include Disney, Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian.