Author: Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY

The omicron variant could infect more than half of Americans, plus the Supreme Court will finally weigh Biden’s vaccine mandates: 5 Things podcast

The omicron variant has taken over in a matter of weeks, and kidnapped missionaries in Haiti have escaped: 5 Things podcast

Rescuers search for survivors after tornadoes leave dozens dead across 5 states, a new Miss Universe has been crowned: 5 Things podcast

It’s still unclear if the omicron variant makes people more sick, and it’s been 80 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor: 5 Things podcast

President Biden lays out his winter plan to fight COVID-19, MLB’s player lockout is explained and preview the November jobs report: 5 Things podcast

Scientists are scrambling after a new COVID-19 variant has been detected in South Africa, how to find the best Black Friday deals: 5 Things podcast

A 6th person dies and a suspect is charged in the Wisconsin parade tragedy, Biden will nominate a new OMB director: 5 Things podcast

Witnesses in the Waukesha parade crash speak out, a new AI tool helps to personalize climate change, Grammy noms to be announced: 5 Things podcast

Racial equity sought in vaccinating children, cop who killed Breonna Taylor wants job back: 5 Things podcast

The group includes children and a baby. Plus, the CDC signs off on mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines on the 5 Things Podcast.