1. McCarthy ‘Abandons’ Cheney, Backs Trumpist Stefanik

  LOSING GRIP 

Newsletter reports the top House Republican has been meeting with colleagues to help a bid to install Rep. Elise Stefanik in the Trump critic’s place.

2. Barr’s Memo on Not Charging Trump Must Be Made Public: Judge

 LET’S SEE IT 

A federal judge ruled that the decision not to charge Trump with crimes found by Mueller’s probe had already been made by the time the memo was written.

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3. Everything Is 20% Off for Brooklinen’s Best Sale of the Year

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY 

From sheets to towels, here’s everything we love from Brooklinen, on sale.

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4. DOJ Asks for Outside Lawyer to Sift Through Rudy Evidence

 CLOSER LOOK 

Federal prosecutors reportedly cited “the unusually sensitive privilege issues” related to the Giuliani case in making their request.

5. World’s Oldest Person Ditches Olympic Relay Over COVID Fears

 DOUSE THE TORCH 

Kane Tanaka, 118, has decided that taking part would be too risky after a cluster of cases were linked to the event.

6. I Upgraded My Air Fryer and Now I Use It So Much More

 GET COOKING 

If you think air fryers are only good for fries and chicken, then think again. We use ours for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sometimes dessert.

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7. Sen. Sherrod Brown Calls Rand Paul ‘Kind of a Lunatic’

 WHAT DO YOU REALLY THINK? 

After Paul was called out for not wearing a mask, he nonsensically labeled Brown a “vaccine denier.”

8. Neo-Nazi Thrown in Prison for Racist ‘Swatting’ Campaign

 ‘RACIAL ANIMUS’ 

John Cameron Denton’s targets are said to have included reporters, a former U.S. Cabinet member, and a predominantly Black church.

9. Suspect Arrested in San Francisco Stabbing of 2 Asian Women

 ANOTHER ONE 

Police say they have a suspect in custody after two Asian women were attacked Tuesday at a bus stop in San Francisco’s downtown.

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10. He Went to India to Help Sick Dad—and Is Stuck in COVID Hell

 NO RETURN 

“I never anticipated it would completely close.”

11. Utah Woman Who Vanished While Camping Found 5 Months Later

 CALL OF THE WILD 

The unnamed 47-year-old was found in a tent at a campsite in Provo on Monday, after going missing in November.

12. Tennessee GOP Lawmaker Praises Three-Fifths Compromise

 ‘REAL INSULT’ 

State Rep. Justin Lafferty defended the 18th-century policy, falsely claiming that it was to thank for “ending slavery.”

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13. Paycheck Protection Program Out of Cash Sooner Than Expected

 ‘CLOSED TO NEW APPLICATIONS’ 

The federal government’s PPP, which offered forgivable loans to small businesses affected by COVID-19, is out of funding.

14. Derek Chauvin Seeks New Trial, Alleging Jury Misconduct

 HAIL MARY 

“The court has already rejected many of these arguments and the State will vigorously oppose them,” the Minnesota AG said in response.

15. Belgian Farmer Accidentally Moves French Border

 ACCIDENTAL LAND GRAB 

When the Belgian farmer moved a stone in his yard a little over 7 feet, he likely didn't know he was expanding his country by about 1,000 square meters.

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