Dec. 29, 2021 | The 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Alberta have been cancelled as more players test positive for COVID-19. The World Health Organization is warning against downplaying Omicron’s seriousness after countries in Europe announced record-breaking daily case counts. Plus, some experts say that preparing homes and communities for climate change is as easy as a trip to the hardware store.

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