For You: Here’s When We Expect Omicron to Peak

Plus, Biden endorses changing Senate rules to pass voting rights legislation.

January 12, 2022 Hello. Every day, we'll send you stories we think you'll love. Let us know what you're interested in to improve your recommendations. Choose your interests WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY Biden endorses changing Senate rules to pass voting rights legislation. How the 'Djokovic Affair' Came Back to Bite Australia's Prime Minister Voting rights groups are skipping Biden's speech in Georgia over inaction. For Retail Workers, Omicron Disruptions Aren't Just About Health Why Coronavirus Testing Is Falling Short in Many Schools Across the U.S. Go to homepage GUEST ESSAYS FROM OPINION Jeffrey Shaman Here's When We Expect Omicron to Peak An epidemic modeler explains why cases of the variant will peak in the U.S. in January. Craig Spencer As an E.R. Doctor, I Fear Health Care Collapse More Than Omicron The Omicron wave is different from March 2020, but it's still serious.  Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter: I Fear for Our Democracy Even established democracies can fall to military juntas and despots. We can't let that happen here. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Alice Callahan Why Do Women Gain Belly Fat in Midlife? And is there any way to target it through diet or exercise? Krishna Karra and Tim Wallace A Vivid View of Extreme Weather: Temperature Records in the U.S. in 2021 Last year, the U.S. saw some of the hottest and coldest temperatures ever recorded, with numerous records broken by double digits, a Times analysis found. Zachary Small Rubin Museum to Return Nepalese Relics Thought to Have Been Stolen The two relics from the museum's collection that are being returned to Nepal are believed to have been taken from religious sites by smugglers. Billy Witz and A.J. Mast Georgia Wins National Title, Conquering a Drought and a Rival The Bulldogs' defense frustrated Bryce Young, Alabama's Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, to win the program's first championship since the 1980 season and end a losing streak against the rival Crimson Tide. Raphael Minder Dorms Pop Up in Spain as More Students Seek Housing Away From Home The country's student population has become increasingly mobile, fueling investments in accommodations, largely funded by foreign capital. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS Science The wonders of humans and our world Books to Read Suggested reading from Times editors Health & Fitness Health news and expert advice TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT Alanis Thames Alabama's star wideout Williams was hurt on a big catch. Jameson Williams went to a tent on the sideline before heading into the locker room during the second quarter of the national championship game. Mekado Murphy When Production Design Plays a Supporting Role The visual environments of "West Side Story," "The Humans" and "Nightmare Alley" feel as alive as the actors. Kwame Anthony Appiah Must I Donate a Kidney to My Awful Brother? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on what you owe to a sibling who didn't treat you right and how to handle a potential bullying situation at your child's school. Jeanna Smialek The Fed's vice chair resigns as questions mount about his early-pandemic trades. Richard Clarida, the vice chair of the Federal Reserve, will leave on Friday, two weeks ahead of schedule. Updated disclosures showed rapid moves out of and back into stocks as the central bank prepared to reassure markets. Elizabeth Preston Checking Privilege in the Animal Kingdom Researchers say the human concepts of intergenerational wealth and inequality are useful for studying some animals' behavior. TAKE A BREAK, PLAY A GAME The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Tiles Match visual elements and keep your chain going. See all our games THAT'S IT FOR TODAY Help us find the best stories for you. Choose your interests To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times|Get the NYT app Change Your Email|Privacy Policy|Contact|Advertise|California Notices The New York Times Company 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018