The British actress won a Tony Award, two Golden Globes, and was nominated for both an Oscar and an Emmy.

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1. Joan Plowright, Renowned Actress and Widow of Laurence Olivier, Dies at 95

 LEGEND LOST 

The British actress won a Tony Award, two Golden Globes, and was nominated for both an Oscar and an Emmy.

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2. L.A.’s Comeback Delayed by Toxic Fumes From Burning Teslas

 TOXIC WASTE 

Last year, the Tesla Model Y was the most popular car among L.A. buyers through September.

U.S. NEWS

 

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3. Apple Pulls AI-Generated News Alerts After Wacky Headline Screw-Ups

 FAKE NEWS 

The feature churned out a series of falsehoods including that Donald Trump had endorsed a Democrat for president.

U.S. NEWS

 

4. China Sends a VIP to Trump’s Inauguration

 CLOSE TO THE TOP 

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng will attend the president-elect’s inauguration on Monday.

POLITICS

 

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5. Trump Team Reveals How They Really Feel About Michelle Obama’s Inauguration Snub

 WE’RE LAUGHING, ACTUALLY 

The former first lady’s office announced that she would be skipping out on Trump’s second inauguration earlier this week.

POLITICS

 

6. Joe Biden Is Expected to Leave TikTok’s Fate in Trump’s Hands

 TICK TOCK TICK TOCK 

A U.S. official tells the Associated Press that President Joe Biden won’t enforce the ban on Sunday.

MEDIA

 

7. New York’s Democratic Mayor Makes Surprise Trip to Mar-a-Lago

 UNLIKELY ALLIANCE 

The mayor, who is facing federal corruption charges, is planning to meet with the president-elect on Friday, his office said.

POLITICS

 

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8. Wendy Williams’ Attorney Dismisses Dementia Doubters

 A WORD 

The former talk show host’s attorney cautioned listeners not to be fooled by Williams' Breakfast Club interview.

OBSESSED

 

9. Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day Slated to Be Coldest in 40 Years

 BRR 

The president-elect’s Inauguration Day is slated to be one of the coldest since Ronald Reagan’s second inauguration in 1985.

POLITICS

 

10. Jessica Alba Finally Comes Clean About Split From Husband Cash Warren

 SPLITSVILLE 

The “Dark Angels” star revealed she and Cash Warren are “still friends” in an Instagram post.

OBSESSED

 

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11. American Tennis Star Tells Australian Open Hecklers to Kiss Her A**

 ‘BRING IT ON’ 

Danielle Collins didn’t need to use any words to tell the crowd how she felt.

U.S. NEWS

 

12. Kyle MacLachlan: I ‘Owe My Entire Career’ to David Lynch

 BEAUTIFUL FRIENDSHIP 

The “Twin Peaks” star credited the late director for launching his career after casting him in 1984’s “Dune.”

OBSESSED

 

13. ‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker Dead At 90

 LAST INNING 

The comedian, a giant of Wisconsin sports broadcasting and World Series winner, leaves behind Hall of Fame legacy.

CULTURE

 
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