1. Putin Accepts Biden’s Victory, Leaving Trump Standing Alone

  YESTERDAY’S MAN 

The Russian president was the final major global leader who hadn’t acknowledged Trump’s defeat—excluding, of course, Trump himself.

2. Santa, Mrs. Claus Expose Dozens of Georgia Kids to COVID-19

 TEST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN 

The festive couple said they felt fine when they posed with roughly 50 children at the Christmas parade, but tested positive days later.

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3. Swap Your Sweats for This WFH Workwear Collection

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Betabrand’s Restorative Collection is made for living in and working in.

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4. Russian Mega-Hack Breached DHS, NIH, State Department: WaPo

 WORST-CASE SCENARIO 

The cyberspying campaign, which went undetected for months, penetrated the very department tasked with keeping the nation safe from cyberattacks.

5. Top U.K. Medical Journals: Xmas Rule Easing Will Kill People

 YULE REGRET THIS 

Under the current plans, the U.K. will allow three households to gather together over the five-day festive period.

6. Scouted Gift Pick: Our Favorite Skillet From Made In

 GIFT PICK 

This skillet will give them the best of both worlds.

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7. Boy, 2, Dropped Off at Goodwill With ‘Abandoned’ Note

 HEARTBREAKING 

Police say they have taken a suspect into custody, but no other details were provided.

8. Ghislaine Is ‘Wonderful’ Person, Husband Says in Bail Letter

 IF YOU SAY SO 

Tech CEO Scott Borgerson has put up $22.5 million for the effort to get Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged accomplice out of prison for the holidays.

9. N.J. Firefighters Exposed to COVID at Firehouse Party

 HOSED 

The Verona firehouse is temporarily closed while the town deals with the fallout.

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10. Here’s the Criminal Referral Sent Over Trump’s Ukraine Call

 DOING US A FAVOR 

The document, obtained by BuzzFeed News, referred a whistleblower complaint about Trump’s call with Zelensky to the Justice Department.

11. Broadway Legend Ann Reinking Dies at Age 71

 ‘HEAVEN’S CHORUS LINE’ 

The actress and choreographer was known for roles in “Annie” and “Chicago,” among others.

12. Here’s the Criminal Referral Sent Over Trump’s Ukraine Call

 DOING US A FAVOR 

The document, obtained by BuzzFeed News, referred a whistleblower complaint about Trump’s call with Zelensky to the Justice Department.

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13. These Classics Made It Onto the National Film Registry

 MOVIE MAGIC 

The 25 films added to the registry this year include musicals and a superhero flick.

14. A Utah Mink Has COVID—the First Known Case in a Wild Animal

 THAT’S WILD 

A wild mink in Utah recently tested positive for the deadly disease.

15. Newsmax Host: I ‘Personally Feel’ Biden Is Not Prez-Elect

 OK... 

At the same time, Greg Kelly reluctantly admitted that it’s “not looking great” for Trump.

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