At the PNC Championship, the first tournament for the 15-time major champion since a devastating car crash in February, father and son inspired awe — and trepidation.

Charlie Woods Dazzles While Tiger, in Return, Grimaces and Grinds

Companies are struggling to figure out what to do as legal battles and rising Covid cases complicate their plans. Even up in the air: What does “fully vaccinated” mean?

Whiplash on U.S. Vaccine Mandate Leaves Employers ‘Totally Confused’

In New York City, the slightest runny nose has people canceling holiday gatherings and lining up for hours outside coronavirus testing centers.

Is That Sniffle a Cold? Or Is It Covid?

The $1 trillion infrastructure bill that President Biden signed into law includes money that Amtrak hopes can fix crumbling bridges and tunnels along the Northeast Corridor.

Billions in Amtrak Funding Could Modernize Aging Rail System

Mayor Bill de Blasio promised to revamp the homeless shelter system, but some of the main players have not changed.

He Made the ‘Worst Landlords’ List, but New York Relies on Him

Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Tina Turner and others have all sold rights to their music for eye-popping prices. Here’s why.

A $550 Million Springsteen Deal? It’s Glory Days for Catalog Sales.

With the absence of a leader, the movement has transformed into more of a “choose your own adventure” conspiracy theory.

‘Q’ Has Been Quiet, but QAnon Lives On

The biggest space telescope in history aims to answer astronomy’s oldest question: How did we get from the Big Bang to here?

Webb Telescope Prepares to Ascend, With an Eye Toward Our Origins

The S&P 500 fell amid grim forecasts about the Omicron variant and a setback in efforts to pass a comprehensive domestic policy bill.

Markets sink on Omicron fears and a critical setback on the U.S. spending plan.

Senator Joe Manchin III criticized the White House staff for its handling of negotiations over the legislation, saying officials had pushed him to his “wit’s end.”

Biden Tries to Salvage Domestic Policy Bill After Rift With Manchin

Tech executives and engineers are quitting Google, Meta, Amazon and other large companies for what they say is a once-in-generation opportunity with crypto.

The New Get-Rich-Faster Job in Silicon Valley: Crypto Start-Ups

Children 5 and over must now have proof of vaccination to see shows and visit museums. As Covid-19 surges, arts organizations are trying to welcome their youngest audience members safely.

Arts Groups Bet Big on Holiday Programming. Will Children Come?

Long-haul drivers are under intense pressure this season, but many will carve out the time (and the onboard space) to make steaks, turkeys and charcuterie boards.

A Holiday Feast, Cooked in the Cab of a Truck

Senator Joe Manchin III noted climate policy when he said he would vote against the Build Back Better Act. In his life and career, West Virginia coal has loomed large.

Behind Manchin’s Opposition, a Long History of Fighting Climate Measures

In a country already struggling with full hospitals and virus fatigue, the variant has contributed to spikes in some states.

The U.S. Faces Another Covid Christmas as Omicron Fuels a Rise in Cases

As some nations impose tough restrictions in the face of soaring cases, others, including France, are lying back for the moment.

Crack Down Hard, or Wait and See? Europe Splits on Omicron Response.

Down by a point in the final minutes, Baltimore Coach John Harbaugh’s attempt at a 2-point conversion failed, ending what had been an astounding comeback.

Packers Clinch Playoff Berth as Ravens Again Play the Odds

Among the thousands of hours of television that came out this year, episodes of “Call My Agent,” “For All Mankind,” “Mythic Quest,” “Pose” and “WandaVision,” among others, stood out.

The Best TV Episodes of 2021

The Dolphins looked capable in their sixth consecutive win, the hapless Lions were kings for a day, and the Steelers showed up again.

What We Learned From Week 15 in the N.F.L.

Quotation of the Day for Monday, December 20, 2021.

Quotation of the Day: Asian and Black Leaders Unite to End Hate but Split on Policing

Many people with or connected to the mental illness approve of updating the name, a new survey shows. But some experts are not convinced it’s the answer.

‘Schizophrenia’ Still Carries a Stigma. Will Changing the Name Help?

Under the new plan, designed to reduce planet-warming tailpipe emissions, new vehicles would be required to average 55 miles per gallon starting in 2026.

E.P.A. Announces Tightest-Ever Auto Pollution Rules

Sara Davis Buechner and Conrad Tao both appeared in New York on Saturday.

Two Pianists, Two Recitals, Two Deeply Personal Statements

At Upward Farms in Greenpoint, its hybrid striped bass help its microgreens grow.

This Hybrid Striped Bass Is Raised in Brooklyn

Lyre’s Amalfi Spritz is a fizzy, citrusy and slightly bitter drink that shines from a can or a punch bowl.

December 20, 2021

Headlines from December 20, 2021

Charlie Woods Dazzles While Tiger, in Return, Grimaces and Grinds

Whiplash on U.S. Vaccine Mandate Leaves Employers ‘Totally Confused’

Is That Sniffle a Cold? Or Is It Covid?

Billions in Amtrak Funding Could Modernize Aging Rail System

He Made the ‘Worst Landlords’ List, but New York Relies on Him

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Historical Context for December 20, 2021