Midday bulletin 11 December 2021

<p>New South Wales officials concerned about COVID-19 case spike ahead of the festive season; Debate over the controversial Texas abortion ban continues; And in sport, Basketball's Team USA gets a new coach ahead of the FIBA world cup, and the next Olympics.&nbsp;</p><img src="https://feedpress.me/link/18263/14943422.gif" height="1" width="1"/>