1. Mich. Parents Pound on School Doors: Let My Kid Go Mask-Free

  ‘LET US IN!’ 

One Hudsonville mom said she has “deep concerns” about enforced mask-wearing at school, which she insisted is “physically not healthy” in state overwhelmed by COVID.

2. Atty Whines: What About ‘Wellbeing’ of Cop Who Shot Toledo?

 ‘AMAZING AND DISHEARTENING’ 

Eric Stillman’s lawyer wondered at the attention paid to the dead teenager and said the officer who shot him “deserves our support.”

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3. These Gently Handled Handbags Deserve a Second Life With You

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Instead of being condemned to a landfill, SENREVE is selling these—slightly imperfect—handbags for as much as 50% off.

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4. Hong Kong Court Throws Billionaire Media Tycoon Into Prison

 BLATANT SUPPRESSION 

Lai, 73, is the founder of the Apple Daily—the most prominent Hong Kong newspaper that still dares to be critical of Beijing.

5. Proud Boy Who Allegedly Pepper-Sprayed Capitol Cop Has COVID

 LET ME GO 

Christopher Worrell is pushing to be released from prison on health grounds, but a federal judge seems pretty skeptical of his claims.

6. These House Shoes Are the Best Thing I’ve Put on My Feet

 AT-HOME LUXURIES 

Reversible and machine-washable, these house shoes are the perfect thing for working from home.

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7. Biden Admin Still Seizing Land for Border Wall

 ‘NOT KEEPING HIS WORD’ 

Just this week, the Justice Department seized six acres in Hidalgo County, Texas, via eminent domain.

8. Sen. Ted Cruz Won’t Wear a Mask on the Senate Floor Anymore

 EVERYBODY’S DOING IT 

“I’ve been vaccinated. Everybody working in the Senate has been vaccinated,” Cruz said, though not even all the GOP senators have gotten the jab.

9. Pol Slammed for Calling Senator a Mogul, Mongrel, and Mongol

 WHAT’S IN A NAME? 

“I stand by my words.”

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10. Court Rules Epstein Vic Can’t Challenge His Cushy Plea Deal

 ‘PROFOUNDEST SYMPATHY’ 

Courtney Wild said federal prosecutors violated her rights as a victim in granting Epstein immunity, but the court apologetically ruled against her.

11. Pfizer: Donation to Anti-Democracy Rep. Was ‘Made in Error’

 OUR BAD 

The pharmaceutical giant had pledged not to give any money to members of Congress who voted to overturn the election.

12. Chief Refuses to Apologize for Pepper-Spraying Black Army Lt

 VICTIM-BLAMING 101 

He even suggested Army Lieutenant Caron Nazario was at fault for not complying earlier during the terrifying traffic stop.

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13. Fyre Festival Attendees Win $7,220 Each in Suit Settlement

 RAKING IN THE CASH 

Nearly four years after the disastrous music festival.

14. Ex-Vice President Mike Pence Has Surgery to Get a Pacemaker

 BAD TICKER 

According to a statement, he had been experiencing symptoms “associated with a slow heart rate,” and had surgery on Wednesday.

15. Pfizer CEO: Third COVID Jab ‘Likely’ Needed Within a Year

 BOOSTER SHOT 

CEO Albert Bourla also said people should expect to get vaccinated annually.

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