1. Frozen Chaos Across South: 5M in the Dark, No Water, No Heat

  DEEP FREEZE 

Water services were shut down for the city of Abilene’s 123,000 residents, and there’s no indication of when they’ll be restored.

2. Ron Johnson Downplays Capitol Riot: ‘Just a Bunch of Idiots’

 NICE TRY 

The Wisconsin senator, one of Trump’s most loyal allies, also boasted that he was “literally never afraid” during the pro-Trump insurrection.

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3. This Is the Only Face Mask That Doesn’t Fog Up My Glasses

 FOGGED UP 

The Bilio mask creates a seal, like a scuba mask, that directs airflow down, and away from your glasses.

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4. Lincoln Project Releases Staff From Confidentiality Clauses

 UNGAGGED 

But former employees and associates are concerned that the new move may be less than advertised.

5. GOP Donor Who Gave $2.5M to Voter-Fraud Probe: Give It Back

 FALSE ADVERTISING 

Fred Eshelman is trying to get a full refund from True the Vote, a Texas-based group that promised to expose voter fraud.

6. This Keyboard Vacuum Cleaner Makes WFH Way More Manageable 

 GAME OVER, MESSES 

Tihoo’s battery-operated miniature vacuum cleaner collects dust and crumbs from every surface imaginable, keeping any work space, table, or kitchen closet clean. 

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7. Tornado Whips Through North Carolina, Killing Three

 ‘VERY TRAGIC EVENT’ 

The brunt of the damage was taken in Brunswick County, where all three deaths and 10 other injuries have been confirmed.

8. Volley of Rockets Kills Contractor at U.S. Airbase in Iraq

 UNDER ATTACK 

According to The Washington Post, one of the eight wounded is U.S. service member who suffered a concussion.

9. Rep. Kinzinger Blasted by ‘Brainwashed’ Trumpist Relatives

 WITH RELATIVES LIKE THESE... 

They wrote an open letter to the Republican for voting for impeachment. He shrugged.

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10. Embattled Cuomo Tries to Defend Nursing Home Data Delay

 UNDER PRESSURE 

“There is nothing to investigate,” the New York governor said.

11. Racist Trolls Disrupt Iowa Lawmakers’ Town Hall

 HATEFUL 

It’s the second time in a week that anonymous callers have made vile and violent comments.

12. Fourteen LA Press Club Nominations for Beast Star Tim Teeman

 BAKER’S DOZEN PLUS ONE 

It’s an incredible haul of nominations for an incredible writer.

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13. North Carolina GOP Censures Sen. Burr Over Impeachment Vote

 ‘TRULY SAD DAY’ 

Burr said it shows state Republicans have chosen “loyalty to one man” over principles.

14. MAGA Hellsite Parler Is Back Online. Just Barely.

 STAND BY 

The social network found a company to host its servers, but the relaunch has been hampered by technical problems.

15. Putin’s Interest Piqued by Elon Musk's Clubhouse Chat Offer

 TRUST BUT VERIFY 

A spokesman for the Russian government described the Tesla founder’s overture as “without a doubt, very interesting.” But the Kremlin has questions.

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