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1. SpaceX Workers Who Criticized the Boss Are Shown the Door

  DEAR LEADER 

On the same day Musk espoused “free speech” in a town hall with Twitter employees, SpaceX fired a number of workers who spoke out against Musk’s tweets.

TECH

2. Walmart ‘Cancels’ Lindell’s MyPillow, Leaving Him Raging

 OH, THE HUMANITY 

Lindell has turned into Walmart’s loudest critic, calling the store’s pillows low-quality.

POLITICS

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3. YouTube Pulls Jan. 6 Panel’s Video for Including Trump Lies

 CONTENT WARNING 

The clip included footage of the former president spreading his baseless election lies on Fox Business.

POLITICS

4. Oh God. There’s Another Blac Chyna-Kardashian Trial.

 ROUND TWO 

This one is over alleged “revenge porn.”

ENTERTAINMENT

adidas Is Offering an Extra 25% Off Already-Discounted Items

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adidas’ end of season sale knocks another 25% off already-discounted goods like sneakers, athletic wear, and more.

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5. EU Commission Backs Ukraine’s Bid for Membership

 JOIN THE CLUB 

“Ukraine has clearly shown commitment to live up to European values and standards,” EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

WORLD

6. Prince William Sent Letter to Capitol Riot Cop’s Girlfriend

 ‘PATRIOTISM AND SELFLESSNESS’ 

“Brian performed valiantly whilst on duty and despite suffering injuries continued to do his utmost to protect those inside,” the prince wrote.

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7. Rich Dad Acquitted in Final College-Admissions Scandal Case

 MAJOR 

Amin Khoury had been accused of making a $200,000 bribe to a Georgetown University tennis coach.

U.S. NEWS

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8. Judge Acquits 39 in Panama Papers Money-Laundering Scandal

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The 2016 leaks of 11 million secret financial documents showed how some of the richest people on the planet hide their mind-blowing wealth.

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9. The Golden State Warriors Are NBA Champions Again

 ANOTHER ONE 

It's the team’s fourth title in eight years, and perhaps the most impressive after two years in which they didn’t even make the playoffs.

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10. China Launches Aircraft Carrier Designed to Rival U.S. Ships

 MAKING A SPLASH 

The 100,000-ton beast marks a major milestone in China’s naval ambitions, analysts say.

WORLD

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11. FDA: Kids as Young as 6 Months Can Now Get a COVID Jab

 FINALLY 

Emergency-use authorization comes for young children, who could get either the Moderna of Pfizer vaccines, the FDA said Friday. It awaits CDC approval.

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12. Third American Veteran Missing in Ukraine ID’d as Marine

 MISSING IN ACTION 

Two other former soldiers are feared to have been captured earlier this week.

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13. WWE Boss ‘Steps Back’ From Job Amid Affair Hush Money Probe

 ON THE ROPES 

The move comes after a news report claimed the wrestling tycoon paid $3 million to a former employee to keep quiet about an illicit relationship.

U.S. NEWS

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