The Atlantic reports that hospitals across the U.S. have passed their breaking point. And NPR and Kaiser Health News shed light on what happens at a rural hospital when just one doctor gets COVID-19. Stat reveals how privileged Americans might cut the line for a COVID-19 vaccine. Last week, WarnerMedia announced that all of its movies next year will be released on its streaming service, HBO Max, at the same time as in theaters. Bloomberg News explains how the film industry is reacting. And the Atlantic breaks down what this means for the future of movie theaters. The Wall Street Journal has the story of the Japanese space probe Hayabusa 2, which just completed a mission that may provide answers about how life began on Earth.

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