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1. Hooters Goes Bust after Racking Up $300 Million in Debt
ALL THE BREAST
The chain is preparing to go into Chapter 11.
U.S. NEWS
2. LA Fire Chief Axed as Mayor Alleges She Made Major Gaffe Ahead of Wildfires
FLAMED OUT
The fire leader has been under intense scrutiny since a flurry of wildfires wiped out large swaths of Los Angeles.
These Tasty THC Seltzers Give You a Buzz Sans the Hangover
BOOZE-FREE BUZZ
Damp February is the perfect time to try zero-proof alternatives to alcoholic beverages.
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3. U.S. Officials Refuse to Call Russia the ‘Aggressor’ in G7 Statement
REWRITING HISTORY
Trump administration representatives demanded that the text remove all indication that Russia was the “aggressor” in the deadly invasion of Ukraine.
4. U.S. Man to Be Executed by Firing Squad
SHOCKING
Brad Sigmon, 67, chose a firing squad over the electric chair and lethal injection.
Bethenny Frankel Swears by No7’s Under $50 Anti-Aging Serum
WALLET-FRIENDLY
The reality TV star has praised the affordable UK beauty brand in numerous TikTok posts.
5. Salman Rushdie’s Stabber Found Guilty of Attempted Murder
JUSTICE
The attacker, Hadi Matar, stabbed Rushdie over a dozen times and left him partially blind.
6. Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother, Voletta Wallace, Dies at 72
REST IN POWER
The matriarch became the steward of her son’s legacy and estate upon his untimely death in 1997.
7. Blake Lively Seeks Protective Order After ‘Violent’ Threats
GETTING SCARY
Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds allege they’ve received “profane, sexist, and threatening communications.”
8. New York Yankees Make Historic Move on Facial Hair
CHEERS FOR BEARDS
The Yankees have finally moved into the 21st Century but with some conditions.
9. Diddy’s Lawyer Quits: ‘Under No Circumstances Can I Continue’
WON’T BE MISSING YOU
One of the six attorneys representing the disgraced mogul in his criminal case filed a motion asking the court to let him step down.
10. Crypto Bros Win Again as SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Mega Firm Coinbase
COIN-BASED
The move signals a huge win for the broader digital currency industry in the U.S. after the Biden Administration’s crackdown.
11. 5AM Senate GOP Budget Vote Sets Up Clash With House
GRAB YOUR POPCORN
After an all-night work session, Republicans voted on an initial, non-binding budget framework.
POLITICS
12. National Anthem Singer at U.S.-Canada Hockey Game Changes Lyrics to Send Trump a Message
ANTHEM WARS
Canadian and American sports fans have been booing each other’s anthems over President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and “51st state” comments.
13. Trump’s DOT Secretary Sean Duffy Savagely Booed by California Crowd
WARM WELCOME
The transportation secretary was in California Thursday to discuss new developments on the high-speed rail project.
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