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A Key Trump Witness Is Being Muzzled Over Her Custody Battle

By Jose Pagliery

Jennifer Weisselberg is the only person willing to speak publicly about Trump employees accepting untaxed corporate perks in lieu of salary. She’s been ordered to keep quiet.

The ‘Sex and the City’ Reboot Is Already a Disaster

By Cheyenne Roundtree

Filming has barely begun for the HBO Max reboot, but between Kim Cattrall’s absence, paparazzi swarming the set, and a major script leak, it’s already a mess.

Val Kilmer Almost Lost His Voice, but He Won’t Be Silenced

By Nick Schager

Blessed with amazing material from Kilmer’s present and past, “Val” is often an unvarnished portrait of the actor, who underwent throat cancer treatment in 2017.

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How Trumpists Prey on Loneliness

By Matt Lewis

People who find purpose and meaning in their faith, family, hobbies (watching Fox News doesn’t count), and vocation are less susceptible to a cult of personality.

An Election Fraud Grifter Comes Back for His Kraken Crown

By Adam Rawnsley, Roger Sollenberger, William Bredderman

Matthew DePerno spurred a number of lawsuits and the nationwide election audit craze. Now he’s back to rake in the dollars.

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The Disturbing Story Behind Tucker Carlson’s Fave Black Cop

By Andrew Boryga, Justin Baragona

He’s used Fox News to build buzz for months now. But James Craig has a lot of angry people to answer to in his state’s largest city.

Inside the Shocking Airport ‘Abduction’ of Top Rebel Leader

By Philip Obaji Jr.

Witnesses to the alleged state-ordered kidnapping of a Nigerian and British separatist leader outside a Kenyan airport tell The Daily Beast how the incident unfolded.

A Homicidal Church Is Ruining This Country With Putin’s Help

By Will Cathcart

An Orthodox church’s hateful rhetoric and a stream of targeted Russian disinformation is putting the country of Georgia on a dark and dangerous path.

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High winds whipped up desert sand, blinding drivers traveling on Interstate 15 between Salt Lake City and St. George, Utah.

2. Katie Ledecky Dethroned in Olympic 400m Freestyle

CHANGING OF THE GUARD

The American had never lost an individual Olympic final since bursting onto the scene at London 2012.

3. This Skin-Safe Tick and Mosquito Spray Works for 12 Hours

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Mosquitoes, ticks, and other small creatures you’d be happy to never encounter again in your life really hate picaridin and will fly or scurry away from it.

4. GOP Rep. Clay Higgins: My Second COVID Bout Is ‘Challenging’

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The Louisiana congressman said he and his wife and son are dedicating all their energy to fighting difficult second infections.

5. A 13-Year-Old Just Took Gold in Women’s Street Skateboarding

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Nishiya Momiji of Japan has become one of youngest Olympic champions ever after seeing off another 13-year-old in the inaugural women’s competition.

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