Newsletter Dec 29, 2021

The Omicron is spreading faster than officials can track or treat it, making the new COVID mutation cause for concern in health and economic circles.

3 things you must know

Omicron variant pushes world to new record for daily cases
If you think you're suffering from Omicron overload, imagine how those tracking and treating the COVID variant feel as the outbreak spreads across the U.S. and the world like wildfires. Adding fuel on the blaze, the CDC confirmed Tuesday that the fully vaccinated can transmit the strain.The hard-to-find rapid tests are less accurate in detecting Omicron, creating confusion about the new isolation policy.
SEE HOW NEW CASE NUMBERS ARE BREAKING RECORDS

Inflation remains stubborn but experts expect easing in 2022
The COVID pandemic isn't the only stubborn foe facing Americans; so is inflation. Economists have expressed optimism about the pace of inflation in 2022 despite the uncertainties of the Omicron variant and supply issues. The outlook comes as inflation in November hit a 39-year high over growing consumer demand and supply issues.
FIND OUT WHY ANALYSTS SAY INFLATION WILL ABATE IN 2022

Why company creation and Investing will never be the same
Change is coming in company creation. The way people have built companies for the last 30 years is not going to work for the next 10. Fundamental shifts in culture and technology are going to alter the way companies are brought to life, how they attract the right talent, how they get funded and how they show return to their shareholders.
SEE WHAT ADAPTATION IS NEEDED FOR FUTURE SUCCESS

Markets

Is Austin Russell really the 'next Elon Musk'?

Not that the world needs or wants another Elon Musk, but comparisons are being drawn between the world's richest person and Austin Russell, CEO of Luminar Technologies. The 26-year-old up-and-comer dropped out of college at 17 to launch his self-driving upstart that now has a multi-billion dollar valuation. Let's hope he steers clear of Twitter controversy.

FIND OUT HOW RUSSELL HAS MADE LUMINAR A DRIVING FORCE

Study ties teens' sleep deprivation to diet

A new study showed that shorter sleep affects teenagers' dietary habits, from the amount and type of food they eat to the timing of when they eat them. Researchers found teens ate more food items that spiked blood sugar quickly during short sleep conditions, raising greater health risks.

WHICH FOODS HAVE THE GREATEST IMPACT ON TEENS' SLEEP?

Five protesters arrested at NYC Burger King

Apparently, you can't have it your way at Burger King, at least not when it comes to New York City's strict COVID regulations. The Big Apple's crackdown on vaccine and mask requirements prompted protests through the city, including a whopper of a riot at a BK that resulted in five arrests.

WATCH POLICE BREAK UP THE PROTEST AT A BURGER KING

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Name game

Luminar Technologies CEO Austin Russell shares his name with another famous person, albeit for contrasting reasons. Name the reality TV star.

Tuesday's answer: John Logie Baird invented the first color TV in 1926.

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