1. Trump Furious at ‘Weak, Frightened’ Rogan for N-Word Apology

NEVER SAY SORRY

The former president clearly doesn’t like it when powerful white men are forced to say sorry.

POLITICS

2. ‘Dune,’ ‘The Power of the Dog,’ ‘Belfast’ Lead Oscar Noms

AND THE NOMINEES ARE...

The nominations for the 94th Academy Awards were announced in the early hours Tuesday morning, and there were a few surprises.

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3. At 40% Off This Petite and Versatile Shoulder Bag Is a Steal

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Coach’s Pillow Tabby shoulder bag will dazzle curious on-lookers wherever you go.

SCOUTED

4. U.S. Embassy Staff Were ‘Intoxicated’ During Kabul Evac Prep

MELTDOWN

A report reveals the frustration of military officials who say diplomatic personnel ignored repeated warnings about the Taliban before the rushed August 2021 evacuation.

U.S. NEWS

5. Two Inmates Who Snuck Out Through Air Vents Dead: Sheriff

BRIEF FREEDOM

The pair allegedly carried out a convenience-store robbery after their escape.

U.S. NEWS

6. PSA: Amazon Has Apple Airpods For Under a $100 Right Now

HEAR BETTER

Airpods can make any commute, office, or walk down the street a better experience. Grab a pair while they’re on sale during Amazon’s winter sale.

SCOUTED

7. Nursing Home Worker Raped a 99-Year-Old Woman With Dementia

CAUGHT ON VIDEO

The depravity came to light when the victim’s family installed a hidden camera.

WORLD

8. Romney: I Texted My Thoughts to Niece McDaniel After Censure

*ANGRY FACE EMOJI*

The Utah senator said he “expressed [his] point of view” with his RNC-chairing niece after the censure of Liz Cheney.

POLITICS

9. Nathan Chen Halfway to Gold After Majestic Short Program

IN THE BAG?

The three-time world champion exorcised his Olympic demons to score a record 113.97 points in the opening short program of the Olympic men’s figure skating.

WORLD

10. Peloton CEO to Quit After Spectacular Nosedive in Value

BACKPEDAL

The interactive bike maker’s market value plummeted from around $50 billion a year ago to around $8 billion last week.

U.S. NEWS

11. Macron Claims Russia Vowed No ‘Escalation’ in Ukraine

BACK AND FORTH

Meanwhile, the Kremlin poured cold water all over the idea: “Moscow and Paris could not have concluded any deals.”

WORLD

12. Ex-Pope Benedict Sorry for ‘Faults’ in Handling Sex Abuse

TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE?

The retired pontiff has responded to allegations he allowed rampant sexual abuse while serving as head of the Munich diocese.

WORLD

13. Cochran-Siegle Grabs Silver for U.S. a Year After Neck Break

COMEBACK KID

The 29-year-old won a shock silver medal in super-G while Austrian great Matthias Mayer won his third Olympic gold.

WORLD

14. Cops Suspect Fentanyl-Laced Weed in High School Overdose

HIDDEN DANGER?

A 16-year-old survived and was hospitalized after cops administered Narcan.

U.S. NEWS

15. Dozens of Athletes Trapped in Isolation at Beijing Olympics

LONELY GAMES

The figure puts pressure on Olympic bosses after complaints that sports stars who test positive are being badly fed and prevented from training.

WORLD

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