Inside the Feds’ Surprise Rejection of COVID Booster Shot

By David Axe

Now it’s up to the FDA to act, or not act, on the recommendation that only certain groups of Americans need a third shot.

Candidate Battles His Pro-Putin Look-Alikes in Sham Election

By Anna Nemtsova

As Russians rush to the polls, one candidate is facing off against his pro-Putin doubles, who changed their names and altered their appearance to look like him and trick voters.

Sister of Van-Life Boyfriend: Their Fights Weren’t Unusual

By Zoe Richards

Cassie Laundrie broke her family’s silence about the relationship between her brother and fiancée Gabby Petito—and was quickly attacked by the missing woman’s family.

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General Admits Afghan Drone Strike Was ‘Terrible Mistake’

By Justin Rohrlich

“I’m here today to set the record straight and acknowledge our mistakes,” Gen. Frank McKenzie told reporters.

Clint Eastwood Takes on Toxic Masculinity in ‘Cry Macho’

By Nick Schager

The veteran actor-filmmaker’s latest, premiering Sept. 17 in theaters and on HBO Max, pays homage to his on-screen persona while deconstructing it.

Conan O’Brien: NBC Tried to Ban Norm Macdonald From My Show

By Matt Wilstein

During a long, emotional and often hilarious conversation about his friend, Conan O’Brien revealed that he was told directly, “You can’t book Norm Macdonald anymore.”

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B.J. Novak’s ‘The Premise’ Is a Timely Waste of Time

By Nick Schager

“The Premise” takes aim at big issues—but falls far short of insight.

Let Britney Enjoy Her Time Offline. You Wish You Had It, Too

By Alaina Demopoulos

Britney Spears, Lorde, and other celebrities have come forward of late announcing social media breaks. Call it the hottest, most exclusive trend of fall.

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1.  FDA Panel Votes No on COVID Boosters for Those Under 65

NO ADDED JAB

The vote against the additional jab was overwhelming, with 16 against and two in favor.

2.  France Pulls U.S., Aussie Ambassadors Over ‘Brutal’ Sub Deal

 ‘ANGRY AND BITTER’

The enraged French government is recalling its ambassadors to the two nations, foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Friday.

3.  Have a Hole in Your Window Screen? This Tape May Help

 CREAKY SCREEN

This tape is just a roll of screen material that is easy to slap on to any screen in your home to make it as good as new.

4.  Nicki Minaj Sics Her Fans on Reporters

 WHEN BARBZ ATTACK

The rapper posted the phone numbers of two reporters trying to contact her cousin’s friend with the swollen balls.

5.  Ex-LDS Bishop Charged With Abusing Teen at Girls Church Camp

 HOLY HELL

James Douglas Robinson allegedly pinned down a 15-year-old and touched her body inappropriately while at a church camp in Duchesne County, Utah, in June.

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