1.  First Prison Photo of FTX Founder Shows How Far He’s Fallen

 JAILHOUSE BLUES 

A picture allegedly taken by a fellow inmate shows the former crypto kingpin looking gaunt and forlorn.

U.S. NEWS

2.  GOP Senators Will Beg McConnell for Mayorkas Trial: Report

  CRY FOR HELP 

A group of 13 Republicans are reportedly demanding that they “fully engage our Constitutional duty.”

POLITICS

This Magnesium Powder Is Perfect for ‘Sleepy Girl Mocktails’

  SWEET DREAMS 

Countless TikTokers and wellness influencers swear by this viral sleep-enhancing drink.

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3.  Conservatives Plot a Christian Nationalist Trump Presidency

 TOP PRIORITY 

The Center for Renewing America is headed by Russell Vought, a former Trump cabinet member and ally, and “proud” Christian nationalist.

POLITICS

4.  8-Year-Old Is Youngest Chess Player to Defeat Grandmaster

 RISING STAR 

Ashwath Kaushik, who is eight and six months, defeated the 37-year-old Polish grandmaster Jacek Stopa.

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Get 20% Off Sitewide for Brooklinen’s President’s Day Sale

 BETWEEN THE SHEETS 

If you love soft sheets and comfortable bedding, shop now while everything is on sale.

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5.  Trump Addresses Navalny’s Death by Making It About Himself

 FIGURES 

The ex-president finally spoke out about the Russian dissident’s death, focusing on himself and making no mention of Putin.

POLITICS

6.  Wife of Assassinated Haiti President Indicted in His Killing

 PLOT TWIST 

Martine Moïse has been accused of giving statements contradicted by other witnesses and plotting with others to take over the presidency.

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7.  Trump Finds a Way to Challenge Judge’s New York Fraud Ruling

 ‘MANY FACTORS’ 

The principal attorney for Trump says the ex-president will dispute the New York judge’s definition of fraud when he appeals the $364 million judgment.

POLITICS

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8.  Piglet Tossed Around Like Football at Mardi Gras Awaits Home

 RESCUED 

A bystander saw the disturbing abuse and intervened.

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9.  Mom, 4 Kids and 3 Dogs Killed in Missouri House Fire: Cops

  TRAGEDY 

The father of a local schoolteacher identified his daughter and her four children as the victims of a suspicious fire in Ferguson, Missouri.

U.S. NEWS

10.  ‘Madame Web’ Box-Office Flop Ends Hope for Spinoff Franchise

 CAUGHT IN THE WEB 

Sony’s attempt at a Spider-Man film helmed by Dakota Johnson absolutely bombed, likely taking with it any chance of future installments.

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11.  Suspect Arrested for University of Colorado Double Murder

 IN CUSTODY 

Local police said that the double homicide appeared to be “an isolated incident between individuals who were known to one another” and not random.

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12.  NYT Boss Defends Covering Biden’s Age ‘Fully and Fairly’

 THE GRAY LADY 

The paper’s publisher claimed the White House is “extremely upset” with the paper’s coverage of Biden’s age—but that it won’t deter the Times from covering it.

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13.  Israeli Swimmer Booed at World Aquatics Championships

 ‘PROUD OF THAT’ 

Anastasia Gorbenko’s silver-medal finish in the 400m individual medley was reportedly drowned out by jeers from the crowd in Doha.

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