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The Cops Killed With Impunity. Then Came a ‘Perfect Victim.’

By Andrew Boryga

The police killing of Hunter Brittain brought Al Sharpton to rural Arkansas. It also has people of color asking why a white teen had to die for people to ask questions.

My, That’s a Snug-Fitting Spacesuit Jeff Bezos Is Wearing

By Alaina Demopoulos

Jeff Bezos will not wear a true spacesuit for his mission this week. But he will look the part—a desire seemingly shared by all the rich men aiming for the final frontier.

How an Anti-BLM Blogger Became Ghislaine Maxwell’s Champion

By Daniel Bates, Kate Briquelet

Jay Beecher, a former organizer for Britain’s UKIP party, has emerged as a leading voice on Twitter for the full-throated defense of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged madam.

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Christie Sh*t-Talks Trump to Try to Hype a Heavyweight Bout

By Matt Lewis

Trump lost his last decision but refused to surrender his belt. Christie, who crumbled in 2016, is one of the only Republicans now who seems interested in snatching it from him.

How So Many Future Movie Stars Ended Up in ‘Wet Hot’

By Matt Wilstein

Twenty years after the cult classic hit theaters, director David Wain looks back on the ridiculous luck of discovering Bradley Cooper, Elizabeth Banks, and others “off the street.”

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Ugandan Weightlifter Who Vanished in Japan Has Been Found

By Jamie Ross, Jake Adelstein

The 20-year-old reportedly left a note ahead of his disappearance last week saying that he didn’t want to go back to his home country.

If Biden Burns AOC on $4 Trillion Deal, He’ll Pay the Price

By Max Burns

While he’s been focused on winning Republican support for his agenda, he’s risking alienating members of his own party.

Don’t Try to MacGyver a COVID-19 Booster Shot

By Pilar Melendez

The Delta variant is spreading and the pandemic is showing scary signs. But more shots do not necessarily mean more protection, experts say.

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1. Twitter Suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene for COVID Misinfo

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Greene’s suspension for her anti-vaccine tweets comes amid a resurgence of the virus that has been fueled largely by stagnating vaccination rates.

2. Trump Exec Whined About ‘Difficult’ Commute in Custody: WaPo

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Allen Weisselberg’s free Mercedes was allegedly part of his “indirect employee compensation.”

3. These Hydration Packs Helped Me Survive a Bachelorette Party

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I had always thought that a hangover preventative was just a gimmick, but these packs have changed my tune.

4. LAPD: ‘Catastrophic’ Fireworks Blast Caused by ‘Human Error’

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The explosion injured 17 people in the neighborhood and damaged dozens of homes, businesses, and vehicles.

5. Provincetown COVID Outbreak Grows to 130+ People

JULY 4 HANGOVER

It’s still unknown how many vaccinated people were infected versus the unvaccinated in the Cape Cod town, officials say.

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