1.  Stefanik Takes a Victory Lap Over Harvard Prez’ Resignation

 SERIOUS SCHADENFREUDE 

The Republican congresswoman also promised further retribution against elite American colleges for their alleged missteps.

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2.  13-Year-Old Becomes First Person to Beat Tetris

  RECORD BREAKER 

He used the “rolling” technique popularized in the Tetris community.

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Quip’s Collab With Artist Shantell Martin Makes Brushing Fun

  BRUSH SMART 

The collection includes a variety of oral care essentials featuring the artist’s signature designs.

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3.  Last QB to Lead Cleveland Browns to NFL Title Dies at 87

 ‘AN ANALYTICAL MIND’ 

Ryan threw three touchdown passes in a 27-0 upset victory over the Baltimore Colts in 1964.

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4.  Another House Leader Endorses Trump Ahead of Iowa Caucuses

 CUTTING IT CLOSE 

Scalise’s backing adds to the list of dozens of House endorsements unmatched by any of Trump’s rivals.

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This Facial Wand Is a Secret Weapon for Targeting Adult Acne

 CLEAR SKIN AHEAD 

This FDA-cleared anti-acne device harnesses the skin-enhancing superpowers of blue light therapy and sonic facial massage to kill bacteria and deep-clean congested pores.

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5.  ESPN Sorry for Showing Woman Flash Breast During Sugar Bowl

 ON DEFENSE 

“We regret that this happened.”

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6.  Billionaire George Soros Gets Swatted at His Hamptons Estate

 FALSE ALARM 

The caller falsely claimed the megadonor had shot his wife.

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7.  ESPN Reporter Says He Was Racially Profiled in Upscale Store

 ‘DEEPLY SORRY’ 

The owner of Anthem Interiors said she later apologized to Marc Spears.

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8.  Veteran Burger King Worker Buys House With Fundraiser Cash

 ‘MIRACLE’ 

Kevin Ford went viral showing off the candy, pens, and other items he received in recognition of not missing work in 27 years.

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9.  Woman Charged After Leaving 4 Kids Home Alone on NYE

  UNSUPERVISED 

One of the kids reportedly flagged down cops to report he’d been left in charge of other children.

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10.  Mexican Actress Ana Ofelia Murguía of ‘Coco’ Dies at 90

 GRACIAS POR LOS RECUERDOS 

Murguía’s death “leaves a huge void on the stages of our country,” Culture Secretary Alejandra Frausto Guerrero said in a statement posted to Instagram.

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11.  $842M Powerball Ticket Sold in Michigan in 1st 2024 Drawing

 HAPPY NEW YEAR 

This was the fifth-largest Powerball jackpot and tenth-largest U.S. lottery ever won.

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12.  Texas Man Opens His Airbnb to Migrants Sleeping Rough

 HEARTWARMING 

“They had no blankets. It’s like wow, all these people, using cartons to cover themselves,” car salesman Santiago Rodriguez said.

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13.  Federal Financial Aid Application Is Open—but Super Glitchy

 THEY HAD ONE JOB 

Students and parents are frustrated by the “soft launch” of the crucial FAFSA form.

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