A stark warning from the CDC, what to know about lab-grown meat, and more from Apple News

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Good Morning From Apple News

It’s December 3, 2020.

Here’s what you need to know.

Top Stories

U.S. hits grim COVID-19 records

More than 100,000 people were hospitalized with the illness on Wednesday, according to the COVID Tracking Project, while daily deaths hit a new peak of more than 3,100. CNN

CDC director Robert Redfield warned that the next few months are likely to be among “the most difficult in the public health history of this nation.” CNBC

The agency shortened its quarantine recommendation for those exposed from 14 days to 10 or seven, depending on symptoms and test results. Here’s what to know. NPR

President-elect Biden and Democratic leaders in Congress threw their support behind a bipartisan stimulus bill, raising hopes for a deal before crucial aid programs expire. The Hill

The Afghan government and the Taliban reached an agreement that paves the way for peace talks after 19 years of war. Reuters

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Who Trump can and can’t pardon, plus the lasting impact of the term “superpredator,” 
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34 Gifts for Staying Cozy at Home

A countertop garden, a bread-making kit, and other gift ideas — all $50 or less — to make anyone’s home more enjoyable. Better Homes & Gardens

Five Stories We’re Talking About

In a room with someone with COVID-19? Here’s how long it could take to get infected. Fast Company

Why Colombia is considering legalizing its massive underground cocaine industry. Vice

These “chicken bites” were grown in a lab — and will soon be for sale in Singapore. The Guardian

How tall is Mount Everest? Hint: It’s changing. NPR

It’s time to start preparing your pets for post-pandemic life. The Washington Post

Stories to Listen to

The Week’s Best Narrated Articles

What does a year of quarantine do to a child’s brain? New York Magazine

Inside the fight to quell California’s worst wildfire. Esquire

Why George Clooney is America’s greatest living legend. GQ

The Last Word

“	It was like watching an internet meme die in real life.”

A hiker recounted seeing a mysterious monolith being removed from the Utah desert. ABC News

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