1.  Melania Does the Unthinkable, Removes Mask at Kid’s Hospital

 SEASON’S GREETINGS 

The first lady made her annual visit to the Children’s National Hospital despite skyrocketing numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths in the U.S.

2.  Gladwell ‘Puzzled’ by Decision to Fire Toobin for Zoom Call

  OUTLIER 

“They just assumed he had done something terrible, but never told us what the terrible thing was,” Gladwell said.

3.  Swap Your Sweats for This WFH Workwear Collection

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4.  Fauci: Biden Must Be Vaccinated ASAP for Security Reasons

 DON’T HANG AROUND 

The top doctor also argued that President Donald Trump should get the vaccine, even though he probably still has antibodies from his October infection.

5.  Chicago PD Raid Wrong House, Cuff Naked Woman: Body Cam

 ‘GOT THE WRONG PLACE’ 

The footage of the February 2019 incident was released this week after the Black woman, Anjanette Young, sued the Chicago Police Department.

6.  Get Yourself What You Really Want With This Zappos Sale

 TREAT YOURSELF 

From running shoes to outerwear, Zappos has what you really want this holiday season.

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7.  Moderna Vax Will Be Authorized Friday, 6 Million Ready: NYT

 KEEP ’EM COMING 

The FDA released data Tuesday morning confirming Moderna’s earlier assessment that its vaccine had an efficacy rate of 94.1 percent.

8.  Peter Nygard Charged With Sex Trafficking Minors: DOJ

 ‘CRIMINAL CONDUCT” 

He “targeted women and minor-aged girls who came from disadvantaged economic backgrounds and/or who had a history of abuse,” prosecutors said.

9.  Bucks Re-Sign Giannis to Five Year, $228 Million Deal

 DEER IN THE SPOTLIGHTS 

Antetokounmpo, who was named the NBA’s MVP for each of the last two seasons, was set to become a free agent at the end of the upcoming season.

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10.  FDA Okays Take-Home COVID-19 Test for Over-the-Counter Sale

 DON’T NEED TO STUDY! 

So-called antigen tests like these have been criticized as less accurate than slower PCR tests.

11.  WI Teams Start Investment Network for Minority Entrepreneurs

  ‘EQUITY LEAGUE’ 

The Packers, Brewers, and Bucks formed the new Equity League to combat unequal access to venture capital.

12.  Man Charged in Arbery Murder Said He Tried to Block Him: Vid

 YIKES 

William “Roddie” Bryan, who filmed the shooting, later claimed he wasn’t involved.

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13.  Vogue’s Anna Wintour Will Now Oversee All Condé Nast Content

 THE DEVIL WEARS A NEW HAT 

Wintour, 71, will remain in her post at the helm of the iconic fashion magazine.

14.  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Will Host Spotify Podcasts

 PRINCELY SOUNDS 

The multiyear deal is between Spotify and the couple’s new audio production company, Archewell Audio.

15.  ‘Really Gridlocked’: USPS Totally Overwhelmed as Xmas Nears

 PREPARE FOR DELAYS 

“I don’t think anyone, including the post office itself, knows just how bad delays are.”

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