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Trump Spends Last Days Self-Soothing With MAGA-Happy Polls

By Asawin Suebsaeng, Adam Rawnsley

The remaining Trump advisers are spending their final days delivering positive polling data to the outgoing president to make him feel loved.

‘WandaVision’: Unlike Anything Marvel Fans Have Seen Before

By Nick Schager

The new Disney+ series, featuring the Avengers’ Vision and Scarlet Witch, is “a daring sharp right turn for Marvel,” writes Nick Schager.

‘Unity’ With the Proud Boys? QAnon? No Thanks.

By Dean Obeidallah

So now, after four years of hugging the most divisive president ever, Republicans want unity? Get rid of your crazies first, then maybe we’ll talk.

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How Young People Are Jumping Ahead of Granny for the Vaccine

By Larrison Campbell

“It could look bad,” admitted one 34-year-old who said wealth made it easier to get a shot faster.

Republicans Who Voted to Impeach Getting Death Threats

By Sam Brodey

Just one day after voting to impeach Trump, the 10 Republicans who sided against him have endured both physical and political threats.

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How Hollywood Is Screwing Over Movie Fans This Oscar Season

By Kevin Fallon

People have heard how good “Nomadland,” “Minari,” and “The Father” are for months. But because of the Oscar calendar, they’ll still have to wait weeks—or months—to see them.

MAGA Riot’s Chilling Reality: Regular Folks, Ready to Kill

By The Daily Beast

In this episode of The New Abnormal, The Beast’s Will Sommer discusses the “normal” people he met at the riot who talked about killing. Plus, Rep. Eric Swalwell and impeachment.

Back to the Future: Testing Out Home Robot Bartenders

By Lew Bryson

Can a new-fangled home robot bartending machine impress an old-school bartender and whiskey expert?

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1. Capitol Rioters Planned to Capture and Kill Lawmakers: DOJ

COLD BLOOD

For the first time, federal prosecutors have stated their view that the Trumpist mob failed in carrying out a plan to murder government officials.

2. QAnon Congresswoman: I Didn’t Guide Rioters Around Capitol

‘OFFENSIVE, SHAMEFUL’

Lauren Boebert (R-CO), a gun-rights obsessive who has voiced her interest in the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory, is furious about the allegations.

3. Snag Yourself a 5G Smartphone for Under $300

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The N10 and N100 are Android-powered smartphones that offer real bang-for-your-buck value.

4. Biden Picks Ex-FDA Chief to Sort Out Sputtering Vax Rollout

SHOOT YOUR SHOT

David Kessler is a close ally of Anthony Fauci, and the two worked together in the 1990s to develop and approve drugs to fight the AIDS epidemic.

5. Capitol Cops Say Rioters Sprayed ‘Bear Mace’ in Their Faces

THEY CAME PREPARED

Officer Christina Laury said she was temporarily blinded by what is, basically, a super-strength pepper spray that can deter a grizzly.

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