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The Story A new variant is [causing concern](. Tell me more. COVID-19 was detected nearly two years ago. But its contagious variants â like alpha and delta â have caused alarm. Now, health officials are monitoring a new variant that could be putting up a big fight. And we're sure you have plenty of questions about it, so let's get right to it... The deets...The variant's named omicron (nothing to do with the French President). And was [first detected]( in South Africa earlier this month. Itâs helped drive a jump in cases there. And has now been detected in several places around the world (like Botswana, the Netherlands, Denmark, the UK, Australia, and Hong Kong). Is it more dangerous? This is the WHO's fifth âvariant of concern.â But experts say it's [acting differently]( than other variants. And that it has an unusually high number of mutations, which could make it more transmissible. Early evidence also suggests omicron can increase the ârisk of reinfection.â So, do vaccines protect against it? It's [unclear](. Some experts say the current vaccines should be effective at preventing hospitalization or death. But others say omicron's erratic nature (given its many mutations) could be resistant to vaccines. Moderna is already looking into [boosting its boosters]( to kick omicron to the curb. What does this mean for travel? The US and the EU are [restricting travel]( from South Africa (and several other southern African countries) â with some exceptions. [Other countries]( like Japan and India have announced new measures, including stricter testing and screening of travelers. And Israel is banning all foreigners in an effort to curb the spread. What are people saying? US health officials are urging for calm as they get âbetter informationâ on the new variant. [New York]( has declared a state of emergency in preparation for a potential spike in cases. And the EU is encouraging social distancing, vaccinations, boosters, and other measures as scientists monitor omicron. And what about South Africa? An African Union official said the variant could have been prevented had it not been for âthe world's failureâ to provide [equitable access]( to COVID-19 vaccines. And the South African gov said theyâre basically being â[punished](â with travel restrictions for discovering the new variant...and warning the world. theSkimm Health officials have been ringing the alarm about a potential fifth wave in the US. Now, they worry that omicron could already be in the US â serving as a reminder to keep protecting yourself. mailto:?body=Omicronâs got the world on high alert #SkimmLife%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23oh-my-omicron And Also...This Whose family is seeing accountability⦠[Ahmaud Arberyâs](. Last week, a jury found three men guilty of murdering Arbery in Georgia. In February 2020, former police officer Gregory McMichael and his son, Travis, chased and shot Arbery down, killing the 25-year-old Black man while he was on a jog. A third man, William âRoddieâ Bryan, helped corner Arbery and recorded the shooting. Arberyâs family called his murder a âmodern-day lynching.â And his killing fueled protests for racial justice. Throughout [the trial](, lawyers for the McMichaels and Bryan argued that the men â who are white â acted in self-defense. And that they suspected Arbery was a burglar. But prosecutors said the men provoked the murder and that thereâs zero evidence Arbery had committed any crimes. After about 11 hours of deliberations, a nearly all-white jury found the three men guilty. Arberyâs mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, said her son could now rest in peace after a âlong fight.â - Whatâs next: Attorneys for the McMichaels and Bryan say they plan to appeal. For now, they each face life in prison. And a judge will determine if thatâs with or without parole. mailto:?body=Ahmaud Arberyâs murderers have officially been found guilty #SkimmLife%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%2311-29-2021-aat-1-arbery Who people will miss... [Virgil Abloh](. Yesterday, the legendary designer died after a two-year private battle with cancer. He was 41. Abloh was born in Illinois and earned degrees in engineering and architecture before pivoting to fashion. Throughout his career, he worked with several brands and artists â including Nike, Evian, Kanye West, and Kid Cudi. In 2012, Abloh launched his own luxury streetwear line, Off-White. And six years later, he became Louis Vuittonâs first Black artistic director. In 2019, Abloh was diagnosed with cardiac angiosarcoma â a rare cancer that affects the heart. He had undergone several treatments all while overseeing his brands. [Tributes]( on social media honored the trailblazing fashion pioneer and "thoughtful creative genius." LVMHâs chairman called him âa visionary.â [Stephen Sondheim](. On Friday, the Broadway titan died in his Connecticut home. He was 91. Born in New York, Sondheimâs career as a composer and lyricist spanned more than six decades. His work included âWest Side Story,â âGypsy,â âInto the Woods,â and many other Broadway faves. Throughout his career, he won eight Grammys, eight Tonys, one Oscar, a Pulitzer Prize, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Outside of musical theatre, he also composed tunes for films â including âStaviskyâ and âDick Tracy.â Tributes on social media remembered Sondheim as a giant. And yesterday, Broadway [honored]( Sondheim with a musical tribute. mailto:?body=The worldâs paying tribute to Virgil Abloh and Stephen Sondheim #SkimmLife%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%2311-29-2021-aat-2-virgil Whatâs entering a new chapterâ¦Â [Barbados](. Tonight, the Caribbean island nationâs saying âbyeâ to the British Commonwealth and removing Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. The former British colony will officially be a republic. And chose a woman as its first-ever president. Meet: Sandra Mason, who believes "the time has come to fully leave our colonial past behind." mailto:?body=Barbados is updating its national profile #SkimmLife%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%2311-29-2021-aat-3-barbados When you didn't travel for the holidays... Let [these movies]( take you places. mailto:?body=Families and Lady Gaga fans turned up at the movies #SkimmLife%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%2311-29-2021-aat-4-movies (Air) Fry It Up theSkimm | Photo: Best Buy, Unsplash Air fryers are one of the ~literal~ hottest gifts of the â21 holiday season. Cue that one friend who won't stop bragging about theirs. You know the one. But...what do they do, exactly? We partnered with [Best Buy]( to see how they actually work. Turns out, they donât fry at all. They circulate hot air around food to cook (read: crisp) it quickly. Good news if that sounds good: More range ovens are adding an air fryer setting. An A+ LG one is aaaaactually [10% off at Best Buy]( right now. Itâs the perfect holiday present for the home chef in your life. Even if thatâs you. Do it to it. Skimm Picks Here are todayâs recs to help you live a smarter life⦠1. 50% off everything you need to keep your home safe and sound. Thanks to [SimpliSafe](. Theyâre offering Skimmârs half off their award-winning security system. Which includes HD cameras, locks, and every sensor you could ever need. [Peace of mind, is that you](?* 2. 30% off bags, boots, and more fall faves. [Madewell](âs really coming in hot this holiday season. Power through your gift list with their knits, jewelry, and personalized totes and crossbodies. Then snag a few obsess-worthy goodies for yourself. [Shop now](.* 3. And even more sales you can shop to keep on saving. Normal Mondays = boring. [Cyber Monday]( = hugely exciting. Check out our guide on what to buy before the day is over. Go go go. 4. Our fave things to help you drink smarter during the holidays. We pulled together some of the best [alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages]( to cheers with during the season. Pinkies up. 5. What weâre shopping on Amazon. Maybe youâre still going hard on [Cyber Monday](, or maybe youâre grabbing some last-minute holiday gifts. Either way, our [Amazon storefront]( has it all. *PS: This is a sponsored post. PPS: Check out our selection of [the best holiday gifts]( for everyone on your list. Skimm'rs We like to celebrate the wins, big and small. Let us know how your friends, neighbors, coworkers (and yes, even you) are making career moves, checking off goals, or making an impact in the community. Never give up...Michele P (MO). She landed a job in her field after two years of searching. Now, sheâs officially a global and academic advisor at a university. Whatâs your sign...Markie M (MI). She launched an astrology business called Sukha By Markie. Their goal is to make astrology readings more accessible. [Check it out](. 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