An American nurse is suspended from work after refusing to take a Covid shot on religious grounds, as the Biden administration extends mandatory jabs to private companies. Germany prepares to tighten restrictions on the un-vaccinated, as daily Covid cases soar to an all-time record, pushing the healthcare system to the limit. A Russian researcher in the US, who contributed to the infamous Steele dossier on Trump's alleged ties to Russia, is charged with lying to the FBI. A backlash against wokeness is seen as one of the key factors turning US voters against the Democrats, as they suffer a series of defeats in local elections.