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‘Retired’ National Enquirer Boss Is ‘Still Protecting Trump’

By Lloyd Grove

Multiple well-placed sources within the tabloid empire said the old boss is still calling the shots from retirement, and still helping his now-ex presidential pal.

Millions of Vaccine Doses M.I.A.—and Feds Aren’t Sure Why

By Erin Banco

Doses should be flowing. But instead, states are complaining of vaccine shortages. And Team Biden officials don’t know exactly what the holdup is.

Guys Are Paying Big Money Just to Flirt During COVID

By Maitland Ward

Adult star Maitland Ward writes about how libidos have changed under lockdown—with some customers paying porn actresses to re-enact real-life scenarios from the before times.

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Trump Fumes as Fauci Repeatedly Clowns on Him

By Asawin Suebsaeng

And the worst part? Trump can’t even tweet about it.

He Trains Cops. His Family Has Deep Ties to the Far Right.

By Simi Kadirgamar

Hundreds of police depts. take Gracie Survival Tactics, a defense program utilizing jiu-jitsu. But the family of its architect has ties to the far right dating back to the 1930s.

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Rogue General to Cartels: ‘To F*ck You, They Need My Order’

By Jeremy Kryt

Mexican official says the battle over Cienfuegos is becoming their “Cuban missile crisis” as 750-page dossier paints detailed picture of his alleged entanglement with a cartel.

How Tucker Carlson’s Dad Led an Anti-Trans Bulling Campaign

By Nick Schager

The new HBO docuseries “The Lady and the Dale” revisits Elizabeth Carmichael, a con artist—and trans woman—behind the 1970s three-wheeled car The Dale.

Burns Night: The Scotch Holiday We All Could Use Right Now

By Anna Archibald

From whisky fueled toasts to poetry to bagpipes, this Scottish holiday is the epitome of conviviality and comfort food.

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1. Dominion Voting Systems Sues Rudy for $1 Billion in Damages

DEEP TROUBLE

The suit reportedly lists over 50 statements from Giuliani which accused Dominion of rigging the election against Trump.

2. Troops Stay at Capitol Due to Trump Trial Murder Threats: AP

STICK AROUND

Some 7,000 troops will stay in place after officials found messages which talked about attacking members of Congress during Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial.

3. These Are the Best Fitting Face Masks I’ve Tried

PERFECT FIT

The fit pushes away from the lips, so you don’t end up sucking the fabric into your mouth.

4. Biden to Replace Doc Who Misled Public About Trump’s COVID

BITTER PILL

Dr. Sean Conley admitted to misleading the public about Trump’s coronavirus treatment in an attempt to “reflect the upbeat attitude” of the former president.

5. Hawaii GOPer Quits Over Crazy ‘QAnoners Love America’ Tweets

‘ERROR OF JUDGMENT’

The swiftly-deleted posts insisted that QAnoners “don’t deserve mockery” and pushed the theories “largely motivated by a sincere and deep love for America.”

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