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When did Omicron arrive in Europe?

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As authorities right around the world work to understand the nature of the new Covid-19 Omicron variant, it has been revealed that it arrived in Europe much earlier than previously thought

Omicron was identified in two test samples taken in the Netherlands between the 19th and 23rd of November, which is before South Africa first reported the strain.

It is still unclear whether the individuals who returned these positive tests had actually spent any time in southern Africa before touching down in Europe.

Authorities believed the two flights that arrived from South Africa on Sunday had brought the first Omicron cases to the continent.

Fourteen people on a plane to Amsterdam tested positive for Omicron.

However, despite all of this, the WHO says these cases do not outdate initial cases in southern Africa, with the Omicron variant first found in a specimen collected on 9 November.

Now, this all comes as the EU drug regulator announced on Tuesday that it could approve vaccines adapted to specifically target the Omicron variant within three to four months if needed

Speaking to the European Parliament, the European Medicines Agency’s executive director also believes existing shots would continue to provide protection.

Forty-two cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant have been confirmed in 10 European Union countries since the Omicron variant was first detected.

The exec says it is still unknown whether drugmakers will need to tweak their shots, but the EMA is preparing for that possibility.

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending

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