1.  WH Press Secretary’s Husband Shows Up to Briefing Maskless

 MASK OFF 

Sean Gilmartin, a journeyman MLB pitcher, didn’t put on a mask even after New York Times photographer Doug Mills “politely pointed out” the rules to him.

2.  Trump Inevitably Flips at GA Official Who Begged for Calm

  NOT PLAYING 

On Tuesday, Gabriel Sterling, a Georgia election official and a Republican, demanded that Trump stop endangering election workers by pushing conspiracy theories.

3.  Must-Buy Gifts From the Kate Spade Surprise Sale

 AD BY KATE SPADE 

The Kate Spade Surprise Sale is always exciting, but during the holidays it’s a chance to score oh-you-shouldn’t-have gifts at I-never-pay-retail prices.

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4.  Trump to Give Lou Holtz Nation’s Highest Civilian Honor

 LUCK OF THE IRISH? 

In August, Holtz drew criticism for his speech at the Republican National Convention that referred to Joe Biden as a “Catholic in name only.”

5.  Obama Warns Against ‘Defund the Police’—Then Praises AOC

 THE AUDACITY! 

“You lost a big audience the minute you say it, which makes it a lot less likely that you’re actually going to get the changes you want done,” he said.

6.  This Microplane Is My Most Beloved Kitchen Tool

 KITCHEN GODDESS 

What started as a woodworking tool is now a must-have item for celeb chefs and home cooks alike

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7.  CDC Officially Loosens COVID Quarantine Guidelines

 ‘ACCEPTING SOME RISK’ 

People are now recommended to quarantine for 7 days after receiving a negative test, or for 10 days if they did not get tested.

8.  ‘Real Housewives’ Star Comes Out in GLAAD Interview

 GOOD FOR YOU 

Braunwyn Windham-Burke, a relative newcomer to RHOC, came out as lesbian on Wednesday.

9.  DOT Cracks Down on Emotional Support Animals in the Air

 RUFF NEWS 

Airlines are no longer required to treat emotional support animals as service animals.

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10.  Judge Orders Coffee Shop Closed—and Cops Become Customers

 A LATTE NERVE 

The shop owner has been flouting COVID rules and has stayed open even after a judge ordered it to shut down.

11.  Pretty Ricky’s Spectacular Smith Arrested at Disney World

  GETTING GOOFY 

According to the police report, Smith was told to leave the line for a ride after making a coronavirus joke, leading to the altercation.

12.  Man Pleads Guilty to Murdering 23-Year-Old Kentucky Mom

 ‘JUSTICE WAS SERVED’  

Spurlock’s killer will likely face 50 years in prison after burying her body on his family farm.

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13.  S. Africa Probing Super Improbable 5-6-7-8-9-10 Lottery Draw

 POWERBALL 

Twenty people came away with over 5 million rand after Tuesday’s consecutive number draw.

14.  Nike Ad About Racism in Japan Draws Calls for Boycott

 JUST DO IT? 

The sports gear giant released an ad on Twitter featuring anti-Blackness among Japanese teenagers. It has been praised and reviled online.

15.  WH COVID-19 Task Force: ‘We Are in a Very Dangerous Place’

 STEP UP 

“If state and local policies do not reflect the seriousness of the current situation, all public health officials must alert the state population directly.”

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