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 The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the new COVID-19 variant JN.1 a 'standalone variant of interest'. WHO's decision was prompted by the strain's 'rapidly increasing spread'. Media reports added that the new variants' characteristics and growth advantage over other strains in circulation prompted the early warning. Though WHO assessed the global public health risk of JN.1 as low, it warned that countries approaching winter should be aware that COVID-19 and other pathogens may exacerbate respiratory disease seasons. "Despite this, with the onset of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, JN.1 could increase the burden of respiratory infections in many countries," it said. "While there is a rapid increase in JN.1 infections, and likely increase in cases, available limited evidence does not suggest that the associated disease severity is higher as compared to other circulating variants," WHO said in its risk assessment of the strain

 Swift sharing that opals “always made her feel better” can be linked to the astrology behind the gemstone. Opals, the astrological gemstone of Venus, are known to be linked to healthier relationships and increased creative potential. Every time Taylor Swift steps outside, fans are quick to decode her fit from head-to-toe, breaking down any intricately laid easter eggs she may have cleverly hidden in her look. There are fans who share near-constant theories on the 12-time Grammy winner’s wardrobe and what it might say about her upcoming music or even her relationship with Kansas City Chief’s tight end Travis Kelce. One of Swift’s latest looks is her show-stopping, celestial-inspired 34th birthday ensemble — in particular the large ring she flaunts on her right middle finger in many of the photos shared in her Instagram carousel. In photos taken of Swift walking outside her N.Y.C. party, she’s seen showing what appears to be an opal ring surrounded by a halo of blue gemstones to close f

 Manchester City became Club World Cup winners for the first time, when they beat Copa Libertadores champions Fluminese 4-0 in Jeddah. Pep Guardiola’s side exemplified their fluid, attacking football, and Fluminese, who resolutely tried to play out from the back throughout the match, had little to offer in response. City as reigning Champions League winners, Europe’s representative added another title to their crown, and their first of the season, making it their fifth in a single calendar year. The Copa Libertadores champions had already struggled domestically this season but reached the final after beating Al Ahly 2-0 in the other semi-final.

Edit Post Update Change block type or style Move Paragraph block from position 4 up to position 3 Move Paragraph block from position 4 down to position 5 Change text alignment US economist predicts 2024 will bring 'biggest crash of our lifetime'  Looking at the Federal Reserve’s rate trajectory, Dent argued there’s "no chance" of a soft landing. He believes continued disinflation will turn into deflation for the first time since the 1930s, and that the central bank has a "weak" economy in its hands. "Since 2009, this has been 100% artificial, unprecedented money printing and deficits; $27 trillion over 15 years, to be exact. This is off the charts, 100% artificial, which means we're in a dangerous state," Harry Dent told Fox News Digital. "I think 2024 is going to be the biggest single crash year we'll see in our lifetimes." "I'm the guy that's praying for a crash while everybody else is not. We need to get back down

Best budget smartwatches: 7 cheap but good options If you're looking for a budget smartwatch, there's never been more choice. And unlike in the past, cheap sub-$100/£100 smartwatches stack up as very useable options. The likes of Amazfit, Honor and Xiaomi are making genuinely powerful smartwatches for low prices - and we're seeing plenty of competition emerging from the likes of Redmi, Poco and Realme. While top smartwatches like the Apple Watch Series 9  and Google Pixel Watch 2 still command top prices for features like ECG and a wide array of third-party apps, there's an influx of less expensive devices going big on features and little on price. If you want something slightly more established than the dregs sold on Amazon, check out our guide pulled from devices we've tried and tested. Amazfit Bip 5 Amazfit Bip 5 key features 10-day battery24/7  heart rate tracking Over 120 sports modes + GPSAlexa on the wrist Honor Watch 4 Honor Watch 4 key features 1.75" A

  Jonathan Majors Guilty of Harassment and Assault A Manhattan jury found the Marvel actor guilty on Monday of two misdemeanor counts of harassment and assault but acquitted him on two other counts.  The six-person jury found Majors not guilty on one count of intentional assault in the third degree and one count of aggravated harassment in the second degree. Majors, wearing a dark gray suit and seated in the courtroom with his attorneys and current girlfriend Meagan Good, did not react when the verdict was read. Judge Michael Gaffey set a sentencing date of Feb. 6. Majors faces up to a year in jail, but he could also be sentenced to probation. Majors still “has faith in the process and looks forward to fully clearing his name,” his defense attorney Priya Chaudhry said in a statement. “It is clear that the jury did not believe Grace Jabbari’s story of what happened in the SUV because they found that Mr. Majors did not intentionally cause any injuries to her. We are grateful for that,” C