What we know — and don’t — about the Omicron variant

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There are lots of questions about the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus. The Atlantic breaks down what we know so far. And Fox News interviews National Institutes of Health director Dr. Francis Collins.

Opening arguments begin today in the sex-trafficking trial of Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. USA Today previews what it may reveal.

A new book looks into how changes at Boeing may have led to the design flaws implicated in the 737 Max crashes, which killed hundreds of people. Bloomberg Businessweek has an exclusive excerpt.

Canada’s maple-syrup cartel is tapping its reserves of the sweet topping amid supply issues and strong demand. The Washington Post has the story.