Democrats on the brink of Senate control, four numbers that make the pandemic's toll sink in, and more from Apple News

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It’s January 6, 2021.

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Democrats on the brink of Senate control

Democrat Raphael Warnock defeated incumbent Kelly Loeffler in one of two runoff elections in Georgia, putting the party one step closer to securing a majority in the Senate. As of 7 a.m. ET, the second race is too close to call, with Democrat Jon Ossoff holding a slim lead over David Perdue. The Washington Post

For the latest results, plus analysis and more, check out our election hub. Apple News Spotlight

Congress will formally recognize the results of the presidential election today, amid unprecedented objections from some GOP lawmakers. Here’s what to know about the process, and why the challenges are likely futile. Apple News Spotlight

COVID-19 hospitalizations hit an all-time high in the U.S., straining the health-care system as it prepares for a post-holiday surge. In L.A. County, ambulance crews were told not to transport patients with “virtually no chance of survival.” Los Angeles Times

Wisconsin prosecutors declined to file charges against the Kenosha police officer who shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back. The incident left Blake paralyzed from the waist down and prompted days of protests. BuzzFeed News

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More on Georgia’s runoff elections, plus what happened when a California hospital’s vaccine freezer broke, on today’s podcast. Apple News Today

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Is Eating Fat Good for You?

As scientists battle over new nutritional recommendations, billions of dollars — and your well-being — are at stake. Men’s Health

Five Stories We’re Talking About

Four numbers that make the pandemic’s massive death toll sink in. The Atlantic

Maine remains the only state to fully ban Native American mascots. Why haven’t others followed suit? USA TODAY

Inside the U.S. Army’s warehouse full of Nazi art. The New Yorker

Here are 10 dazzling stargazing events to watch for this year. National Geographic

The spectacular rise and fall of 2020’s buzziest wine. The Cut

The Last Word

“	I practice law better when dressed as a lawyer than when dressed as a guy going to Home Depot.”

For attorneys arguing Supreme Court cases during the pandemic, a landline is essential … but business attire is optional. The Wall Street Journal

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