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1. Lucasfilm Boss Dragged by Musk Is Stepping Down
END OF AN ERA
Kathleen Kennedy, who Musk insulted as “more deadly than the Death Star,” will end her 13-year run as president of the company behind Star Wars.
MEDIA
2. Tesla Sales Plunge in Europe as Musk Ramps Up Far-Right Support
TIRE OUT
The world’s richest man faced intense backlash on the continent over his advocacy of Germany’s AfD.
WORLD
These Tasty THC Seltzers Give You a Buzz Sans the Hangover
BOOZE-FREE BUZZ
Damp February is the perfect time to try zero-proof alternatives to alcoholic beverages.
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3. Trump Backs Ramaswamy’s Run for Ohio Governor After Ripping His MAGA Credentials
CHANGING TUNE
The president gave his total endorsement to Ramaswamy—a man he once accused of “deceitful campaign tricks.”
POLITICS
4. Beloved Craft Store to Shutter All of Its 800 Locations
R.I.P.
After more than eight decades in business, the popular chain is set to close.
U.S. NEWS
Score HP’s Sustainable Smart Printer for $125 Off Right Now
THINK INK
Because there’s nothing more tedious than discovering you bought the wrong cartridges.
5. Canceled MSNBC Star Joy Reid’s Next Gig Revealed
NEW DIGS
She seemed to hint at the new project while signing off from her MSNBC show “The ReidOut” for the last time Monday night.
6. Longtime James Bond Casting Agent Quits After Amazon Buyout
JUMPING SHIP
She said that looking at Amazon’s filmmaking history “does not fill me with any great enthusiasm.”
OBSESSED
7. MAGA Rep. Andy Ogles Launches Bid to Impeach Judge Who Defied Trump
MINIONS AT WORK
Rep. Andy Ogles is going after U.S. District Judge John Bates.
8. Brian Laundrie’s Sister Speaks Out After Netflix Doc Release
ADDRESSING IT ALL
“I am losing my parents and my brother and my children’s aunt and future sister-in-law on top of this,” his sister, Cassie Laundrie, said in Netflix’s new documentary.
9. French Resistance Steps in After AP Banned From Trump-Macron Presser
MERCI
The Paris Press Corps today ensured that an AP reporter could enter and ask a question.
10. The Secret Service Agent Who Tried to Save JFK Dies at 93
HERO GONE
Clint Hill’s attempt to save President Kennedy was recorded in Abraham Zapruder’s eerie video of the assassination.
11. ‘The Facts Of Life’ Star Dies at 83, Family Announces
In addition to his contribution to television shows, the actor also acted in movies alongside Julie Andrews and Kevin Costner.
12. Kim Kardashian Sued After She Posted Wrong Photo of Death Row Inmate
FATAL ERROR
The reality TV star posted a photo of the wrong Ivan Cantu as she urged her followers to sign a petition to help save a death row inmate’s life.
13. Oscars Confirm Rumored ‘Wicked’ Performance Is a Go
FAKE OUT
Cynthia Erivo shut down the rumors only weeks ago: “I don’t know why we would be doing that.”
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