A blow to Biden's agenda, what to do if you get Omicron, and more

Here’s what you need to know. [Apple News+] Good Morning From Apple News It’s Monday, December 20. Here’s what you need to know. Good Morning From Apple News It’s Monday, December 20. Here’s what you need to know. Good Morning From Apple News It’s Monday, December 20. Here’s what you need to know. Top Stories Top Stories Top Stories [A blow to Biden’s agenda: Democratic Senator Joe Manchin said he won’t support the president’s “Build Back Better” legislation, potentially dooming the landmark social-spending package. The Wall Street Journal [arrow][arrow]]( [Health officials warned that the U.S. is likely to see record numbers of COVID cases and hospitalizations as the Omicron variant surges. Meanwhile, senators Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker tested positive for the coronavirus. The Washington Post [arrow][arrow]]( [A 35-year-old former student activist won Chile’s runoff presidential race, becoming one of the world’s youngest political leaders. Gabriel Boric ran on a campaign of radical reforms to address the country’s rampant inequality. BBC News [arrow][arrow]]( [Spider-Man: No Way Home brought in a record-setting $253 million at the box office this weekend, the biggest debut since the pandemic began. Los Angeles Times [arrow][arrow]]( Best of Apple News+ Best of Apple News+ Best of Apple News+ [Article Image] [Apple News+] The $2 Billion Divorce Harry and Linda Macklowe were married for 57 years before he left her for a younger woman. Now their Picassos, Rothkos, and Pollocks are being sold to the highest bidder. Town & Country [arrow][arrow]( Listen Now [What’s next for Biden’s agenda after Manchin’s “no,” the potential link between electric vehicles and rainforest damage, and more on today’s podcast. Apple News Today [arrow][arrow]]( Five Stories We’re Talking About [Don’t be surprised if you catch Omicron. Here’s what to do if you get sick. The Atlantic [arrow][arrow]]( [Apple News+] How Marilyn Manson hid his monstrous behavior in plain sight. Rolling Stone [arrow][arrow]( [Experts say these 10 “hidden gem” housing markets are poised for major growth next year. MarketWatch [arrow][arrow]]( [A baby was taken from her mother’s arms during the Holocaust. After decades of searching, the family finally reunited. The Washington Post [arrow][arrow]]( [Apple News+] A holiday cocktail for every mood, from slow-cooker mulled wine to espresso martinis. Sweet July [arrow][arrow]( Sports [Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai denied saying she was sexually assaulted. But the Women’s Tennis Association is still concerned. BBC News [arrow][arrow]]( [Tiger Woods and his son, Charlie, finished second at a father-son golf tournament after a record birdie streak. Bleacher Report [arrow][arrow]]( [Apple News+] The NFL is pivoting toward less COVID testing — not more — to thwart disruptions. The Wall Street Journal [arrow][arrow]( The Last Word [“ It sometimes feels like being the only naked person in the room.”]( [Apple News+] [Writer Devin Tomb on being a single woman in New York City. The Cut [arrow][arrow]]( [Like what you’re seeing here?]( [Follow @AppleNews on Instagram.]( [Try Apple News+ for Free]( [Try Apple News+ for Free]( [Apple News+] Some content requires specific hardware or software. Internet access required; data fees may apply. Content availability is subject to change. For more information, [click here](. Copyright © 2021 Apple Inc. One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, California 95014 USA [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( | [Support]( | [Account]( If you prefer not to receive this newsletter, you can [unsubscribe](. You’ll stop receiving all newsletters from the Apple News editors.