1. Trump, of ‘Sh*thole Countries’ Fame, Calls LeBron ‘RACIST’

  MIRROR, MIRROR 

The former president’s comments come after James deleted a tweet calling for accountability in the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant.

2. Biden Administration Dumps Trump’s Embassy Pride Flag Ban

 FLYING HIGH 

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is said to have told U.S. diplomatic outposts around the world that they should feel free to fly the Pride flag.

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3. ‘The Better Mask’ Really Is Better Than Most I’ve Tried

 MASK IT UP 

The Better Mask blends the protection of something like an N95 (the masks medical professionals wear) with the comfort of a cotton mask.

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4. Capitol Rioter Caught After Being Turned in by Bumble Match

 THIS WON’T WORK 

Robert Chapman boasted about taking part in the Jan. 6 insurrection to a Bumble match—who rejected him and then turned the messages over to police.

5. India Again Breaks COVID Record: New Cases Top 332K in a Day

 ‘IT IS GRAVE’ 

A major private hospital chain in New Delhi has been reduced to begging for oxygen supplies on social media, stating it had an hour’s supply remaining.

6. Our Favorite Pan Is on Sale Just in Time for Mother’s Day

 SIZZLIN’ 

Looking for a gift for her or just for yourself? This is a can’t-miss.

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7. Ma’Khia Bryant’s Foster Mom: Cleaning Spat Preceded Shooting

 HEARTBREAKING 

“They argue all the time, but I never thought it would escalate like that,” Angela Moore said of her current and former foster children.

8. Digital Underground Rapper Shock G Dies at 57

 R.I.P. HUMPTY 

The rapper was best known for singing lead vocals on “The Humpty Dance” as a member of the Digital Underground.

9. Houston Chief Says ‘Some Knucklehead’ Defaced Floyd Mural

 ‘BAD HEART’ 

Floyd, who was 46 when he was murdered by Derek Chauvin, grew up in Houston.

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10. Cops Pulled Black Librarian Out of Car by Her Hair: Lawsuit

 ALARMING 

One of the police involved in the incident allegedly “bragged about ‘grabbing a handful of dreads,’ and said ‘at that point she earned it.’’

11. Jake Paul Faces New Allegations of Bullying, Groping: Report

 IT’S EVERY DAY, BRO 

A model said Paul groped her in 2017 after they filmed together, and a former Team 10 member described him as dictatorial.

12. Senators: Tesla Safety Issues Look Like a ‘Pattern’

 ‘INCREDIBLY WORRISOME’ 

Their concern was sparked by a crash in Texas that killed two men.

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13. Cops: Mom Shot 10-Year-Old, Tried to Cut Out His Tongue

 HORRIFIC 

Kaitlyn Higgins is charged with murder, and a judge doubled her bond amount.

14. Prince Louis Stars in 3rd Birthday Pic by Mom Kate Middleton

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 

Prince Louis posed in his new school clothes, and riding a red bicycle, in a photograph taken by his mom Kate Middleton to mark his third birthday Friday.

15. Supreme Court Lifts Restrictions on Juvenile Life Sentences

 ‘PERMANENTLY INCORRIGIBLE’ 

The court ruled 6 to 3, with conservative justices like Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett in the majority.

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