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Trump Fears That His Influence Is Waning

By Asawin Suebsaeng, Lachlan Markay

The president is plotting retribution. Not just because he’s mad about his election loss. But because he wants to keep folks in line.

The 10 Best Movies of 2020

By Marlow Stern

Despite the theater closures and delays, it’s been a fine year in film. These are the best of the best.

MAGA Retirement Enclave Is Ground Zero in FL Vaccine Mayhem

By Francisco Alvarado

From claims of flagrant partisan favoritism to fears of getting sick in long lines, the rollout is not going smoothly in a state where the governor’s COVID skepticism is legendary.

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Ritchie Torres Is Making Political History, on His Own Terms

By Tim Teeman

Ritchie Torres, the first Afro-Latino, out-LGBTQ politician in Congress, talks about poverty, depression, ambition, contracting COVID, de Blasio’s “incompetence,” and the Squad.

The Craziest, Most Shocking Crimes of 2020

By Pilar Melendez

From cannibalistic murders to sex cults to a pony rapist, 2020 was one crazy year of crime.

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Trump’s Legacy Will Be 300,000 Dead—and 3-Martini Lunches

By Eleanor Clift

Yes, the restaurant industry is suffering. But restoring full deductibility to business lunches will help only certain people—and certain restaurants.

Are Jamaica’s Biggest Stars Leaving Reggae Behind?

By Patricia Meschino

Or are they taking it to the next level?

10 Pop-Culture Moments in 2020 That Actually Made Us Happy

By Marlow Stern, Kevin Fallon, Laura Bradley, Matt Wilstein, Melissa Leon

Believe it or not, there was joy in 2020, too. From the spectacle of the Super Bowl Halftime Show to the silliness of “Eurovision Song Contest,’’ a look back at what made us smile.

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1. Trump Snubs NYE Party for Last-Ditch Election Challenge: CNN

AULD LANG WHINE

According to CNN, Trump’s guests have already started gathering at his Palm Beach resort—but they’re going to be disappointed.

2. Staffer ‘Intentionally’ Ruined 500 Doses of COVID Vaccine

ALARMING

“We are more than disappointed that this individual’s actions will result in a delay of more than 500 people receiving their vaccine,” Advocate Aurora Health said.

3. These Silicone Lids Fit Practically Everything in My Kitchen

AIRTIGHT

Food52’s airtight silicone lids come in five different colors, and can sub in for any other lid in the kitchen—whether it’s for your saucepan, Tupperware, or even mugs.

4. 145 Employees in One Costco Catch COVID, Store Still Open

COME AGAIN

A coronavirus outbreak at a Costco in Washington state has reportedly seen 145 of its 383 staff test positive for the highly contagious and deadly virus.

5. America Ends 2020 With Its Deadiest Day—Worst Yet to Come

NOTHING TO CELEBRATE

The outlook for the start of the new year is not good, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention forecasting 80,000 deaths in the next three weeks.

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