The post-Thanksgiving surge is here, Biden's COVID-19 plan for his first 100 days, and more from Apple News

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It’s December 9, 2020.

Here’s what you need to know.

Top Stories

The post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 surge is here: New infections in the U.S. reached an average of 200,000 a day in the past week, while hospitalized patients are at their highest levels since the beginning of the pandemic. The Hill

President-elect Biden outlined a COVID-19 plan for his first 100 days in office, pledging to administer “100 million vaccine shots,” prioritize schools reopening, and require masks in areas under his authority. The Washington Post

Coronavirus relief updates: The White House proposed a package including more cash payments to Americans and cuts to jobless benefits. Democratic leaders in Congress called it a sign of progress. Reuters

The Supreme Court denied a bid by Pennsylvania Republicans to throw out mail-in ballots. The rejection came on the day states’ results are considered final. CNN Politics

The Army disciplined 14 officers following an investigation into the murder of a soldier and complaints of sexual harassment at Fort Hood this year. The Texas Tribune

Listen Now

A major sticking point in the stimulus negotiations, how states plan to roll out a coronavirus vaccine, and more on today’s podcast. Apple News Today

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The Complete Guide to Your Immune System

Strengthen your body’s natural defenses to stay healthy all winter long. Prevention

Five Stories We’re Talking About

How this couple’s quest to cure cancer led to a COVID-19 vaccine. The Wall Street Journal

A cybersecurity firm known for helping countries and companies defend against hackers says it was a victim of a cyberattack. CNET

The “Fauci effect” is driving a record number of medical-school applications. NPR

The history textbooks of Southern schools have long been deceptive and full of inaccuracies. Will that finally change? Montgomery Advertiser

What negative reviews of scented candles might say about the coronavirus. The Washington Post

The Last Word

“	I don’t deserve pity. I just want a second chance to be like, ‘I recognize I messed up.’”

Olivia Jade Giannulli, daughter of Lori Loughlin, spoke out for the first time since the college admissions scandal. BuzzFeed News

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