World Health Organization identifies new COVID-19 variant of concern: Omicron; Black Friday strike targets online retailer Amazon; Fire officials give grim update on giant sequoias after 2021 fire season
Comprehensive coverage of the day\u2019s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.\n\nWorld Health Organization identifies new COVID-19 variant of concern: Omicron.\nNations ban travel from Southern African nations where Omicron was first detected.\nBlack Friday strike targets online retailer, Amazon with #MakeAmazonPay actions in 20 nations.\nUkraine President accuses Russia and Ukrainian oligarch of plotting coup.\nCalls for censure mount against Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert for anti-muslim comments.\nNative Americans gather for National Day of Mourning on East Coast and Alcatraz gathering on West Coast on Thanksgiving.\nFire officials give grim update on giant sequoia\u2019s at Sequoia National Park after 2021 fire season.\n\nPhoto of Black Friday #MakeAmazonPay action by Extinction Rebellion U.K.\nThe post World Health Organization identifies new COVID-19 variant of concern: Omicron; Black Friday strike targets online retailer Amazon; Fire officials give grim update on giant sequoia\u2019s after 2021 fire season appeared first on KPFA.