We understand Omicron better now. Here’s what to know.

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<p>We know a lot more about the Omicron COVID variant than we did. <a href="https://apple.news/AkymcaS2SRjeUL3Fi6RvrtQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> has the latest information on its symptoms and severity. And <a href="https://apple.news/AkTRPtBvMTvyulPx6VGLq6A?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">National Geographic</a> has answers to nine big questions about it.</p> <p>CNN breaks down <a href="https://apple.news/A1Q2zXQrKSWWSgpd761YtzA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">what&rsquo;s happening in Kazakhstan</a> and <a href="https://apple.news/AKBOnzvGuQwyVzdLzK2Bq5w?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">why it matters</a> for the rest of the world.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/A_8QiE8uhTi2SQNwh9Ejqmg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> reports on new research showing climate disasters are affecting more Americans than many thought. <a href="https://apple.news/Ak7Cj7m5KQ3W_8S7Kcf1kKg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Bloomberg</a> covers a new study showing the 10 worst climate disasters caused $170 billion in global damage last year.</p> <p>There are tons of new TV shows coming out, and you won&rsquo;t have time to watch them all. <a href="https://apple.news/AW5cjcqWKSb2hHtskqxAmog?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vulture</a> shares what its experts are most looking forward to.</p>