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The Short List   Saturday, December 11 Good morning, friends of The Short List! It's John, here again with weekly highlights from the USA TODAY Network. I'm sure you've been following news of the new omicron variant of coronavirus. A recent Axios-Ipsos poll found that 94% of Americans have heard of omicron. In the same poll, 47% said that while they've heard of it, they know almost nothing about it. That's understandable. Experts say it will take a few weeks before we know whether omicron is highly dangerous – like the delta variant – or something far less worrisome. So in the meantime, here is a rundown of our reporting on omicron: What it is, where it came from, and what will likely happen next. • Early results suggest omicron could be more contagious, but less dangerous • Scientists suggest omicron evolved in just one person • Visual: How omicron is mutating and spreading • First omicron case in US: Where it was found, vaccine effectiveness and symptoms • Omicron is here: How to manage your anxiety about the new variant • Fact Check: No, 1963 movie did not predict the 'Omicron Variant' There are more great reads below.👇 Enjoy your weekend! What is Starlink? The business that could make Elon Musk a... Elon Musk created a "symbiotic" relationship between SpaceX launches and Starlink satellite deployments that can help both increase their businesses. 26 states plan to ban abortion in some form. Here's who is most at... Is math racist? How subject's teaching could drastically change Millions don't use traditional bank accounts. But stimulus checks are... My boyfriend won't divorce his ex unless I pay for it. Is this... 'You're going to have a great life:' Michael J. Fox to younger self OPINION 5 ways the 'Tiger Woods effect' has left an indelible mark on golf 7-foot-3 'unicorn' from South Sudan making big mark in small Kentucky... She's 100, and celebrated her birthday with her two older sisters.... Quick link: All of USA TODAY's premium content Access the e-Edition: Exclusive, subscriber-only access to a digital replica of the newspaper. NFT auction: USA TODAY and iconic artist Peter Tunney are teaming up to benefit charity – and you can get involved.   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2021 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102