3 Things To Know Today

1 Biden: New COVID Variant Cause For Concern, Not Panic

President Biden says his administration is moving quickly to curb the new Omicron variant of coronavirus. Speaking at the White House, Biden warned it will emerge in the U.S. sooner or later. The U.S. has already announced travel restrictions from multiple countries in southern Africa. Still, Biden said there's no cause for panic. He also urged unvaccinated Americans to get the shots and promoted boosters. Biden vowed to "fight and defeat" the new variant. He also called on Americans to wear masks indoors in crowded circumstances. Biden stressed his administration is fully engaged against the new variant and he vowed to "fight and defeat" the threat. He said that strategy involves more vaccinations, not shutdowns.

2 Transcripts, Deposition Vids Released In Cuomo Case

Additional transcripts and exhibits in the investigation of sexual harassment allegations against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo are being released. The material, also including videos, comes from the state attorney general's office. While the original report on Cuomo was released in August, but multiple district attorneys asked that transcripts and other evidence not be publicly released so their offices could determine whether to file criminal charges against the Democrat. After a criminal complaint against Cuomo was filed in October, evidence was released to comply with New York state's discovery laws and more will be released on a rolling basis. Meanwhile, the former governor’s brother, CNN host Chris Cuomo, appears more involved in helping his brother manage the scandal than previously known. According to documents, Chris Cuomo used his media connections to get information on the women who accused the former governor of sexual harassment. Cuomo has previously said he was advising his brother, but not to the extent that has since come to light in documents.

3 Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Steps Down, Replacement Named

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey is stepping down as CEO of the social media giant. The move was confirmed by the man himself – and he noted that it's effective immediately. Parag Agrawal be the new CEO. He moves into the role after serving as Chief Technology Officer. Dorsey will stay on the Board of Directors for now. In an email to Twitter employees that he tweeted out, Dorsey said being the company being led by its founder is "severely limiting." He added it's a "single point of failure." Dorsey explained he'll leave the board when his term is up next year because the new CEO needs space. Dorsey said his decision to step aside was his and his alone.


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