1. Chaotic Arizona ‘Audit’ Finds Biden, Uh, Actually Beat Trump

  NOT STOLEN AFTER ALL 

A surreal “audit” of Maricopa County’s 2020 vote found that Biden did indeed win, according to an early report.

2. Rudy ‘Really Hurt’ Over Being Banned From Fox News: Politico

 DON’T SWEAT IT 

The ex-NYC mayor was reportedly told about the ban on the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

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3. This Baseboard Cleaning Tool Takes the Chore Out of Cleaning

 DOWN AND DIRTY 

Your back will thank you for cleaning with this lightweight, adjustable tool.

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4. Abbott Confirms Texas Audit 8 Hours After Trump Asked for It

 YES, SIR 

The former president wrote to the Texas governor around midday Thursday asking for a “Forensic Audit of the 2020 Election.”

5. CDC Offers Booster to Millions, Including Frontline Workers

 MAGIC NUMBER 

The CDC director overruled an advisory board to green-light boosters for anyone whose job puts them at risk.

6. Give Your Dining Area a Face-Lift and Save Up to 35%

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7. China Outlaws All Crypto Transactions, Bitcoin Mining

 TANKING 

Beijing is waging war against cryptocurrencies, which it says are bad for the environment and good for money laundering.

8. Chauvin Says He’s Poor, Has No Lawyer but Will Still Appeal

 HERE WE GO AGAIN 

Chauvin filed a 14-point list of issues he plans to appeal following his conviction for murdering George Floyd.

9. Sen. Chuck Grassley, 88, Says He’s Going for an Eighth Term

 ‘I HAVE DECIDED’ 

He was first elected as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives in 1958.

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10. Trump Adviser Emails: COVID Took Back Seat to Election Stuff

 ‘OUT OF CONTROL’ 

Steven Hatfill, a virologist who advised the White House, admitted that Trump’s baseless fraud allegations became the priority.

11. Woman Allegedly Started Wildfire After ‘Acting Irrationally’

 FROM THE FLAMES 

The 30-year-old was spotted earlier in the day acting strangely near where the Northern California fire began.

12. Sinclair Very Sorry Anchors Wore Afro Wigs for Weather Gag

 ‘GIVE ME A CHANCE’ 

Two Arkansas newscasters donned afro wigs during a newscast to invoke “the 70s” because a cold front would soon come through.

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13. New-Parent Staple Boppy Recalls 3.3M Pillows After 8 Deaths

 ‘DEVASTATED’ 

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the babies suffocated after being placed in the loungers.

14. New Bills Let NYC Delivery Workers Use Restaurant Bathrooms

 BETTER LATE THAN NEVER 

The first-in-the-nation package of bills passed Thursday will secure better working conditions for gig economy food delivery workers.

15. House Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas Mark Meadows, Steve Bannon

 LET’S CHAT 

The committee also subpoenaed Dan Scavino and Kash Patel.

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