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Trump: Jan. 6 Cops Who Spoke to Congress Are ‘Pussies’

By Asawin Suebsaeng, Sam Brodey

Donald Trump has expressed anger that the officers blamed him for the riot he clearly inspired and speculated they were being used as pawns by Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

The Real-Life Superheroes Rescuing ISIS Sex Slaves

By Nick Schager

One of the best docs of the year is “Sabaya,” a suspenseful film following brave agents who put their lives on the line to rescue Yazidi sex slaves from the clutches of ISIS.

Let’s Be Clear: Biden’s Confusing the Sh*t Out of America

By Matt Lewis

Just imagine the toll this takes on people who were already predisposed to distrust the experts on things like, I don’t know, whether to get vaccinated.

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Another Terrible Week for Terrible Human Tucker Carlson

By Molly Jong-Fast

Does the frozen-fish heir and chickenhawk deserve everything he gets, and then some? I report, you decide.

Sacha Baron Cohen’s Partner in Crime Seizes the Spotlight

By Marlow Stern

Dan Mazer has known the prankster since their public-school days and helped to create everything from Ali G to Borat. Now, with a pair of new films, he’s ready for his close-up.

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This Year’s Olympics Are an Inspiring, Infuriating Sh*tshow

By Kevin Fallon

Everything about the COVID Olympics has been surreal, from the crass coverage of Simone Biles to the tear-jerking moments of victory. (Yay, Tom Daley!) What do we make of it all?

How America Abandoned the World—and Our Own Inner Cities

By Joel Kotkin

The pandemic has hit hardest in two very different historically impoverished and poorly educated populations: rural America and inner-city America.

Why Is Everyone So Obsessed With Jeff Bezos’ Face?

By Alaina Demopoulos

The Amazon CEO and billionaire spaceman has sparked much chatter online about his new look.

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1. CDC: Delta Is Far More Transmissible, Even for Vaxxed People

‘WAR HAS CHANGED’

The public-health agency also made clear in a slideshow that it knows it is fighting an uphill battle.

2. Nasty Back-to-Back Crashes Mar Olympics BMX Semifinals

SCARY

American Connor Fields and Australian Saya Sakakibara were taken to the hospital after horrific accidents on the course.

3. These Resistance Bands Help Me Get Back to Going to the Gym

SCOUTED

Not only do these resistance bands come with five different levels of resistance, they also have a door anchor that makes for easy setup and takedown.

4. Team USA May Eject Swimmer Who Refused COVID Mask Rules

DOESN’T CARE

Michael Andrew, who has refused to get vaccinated, decided not to wear a mask when he spoke to journalists after a race, as Japan expands emergency zone.

5. Rival Criticizes IOC for Letting Iran ‘Terrorist’ Win Gold

SHOTS FIRED

Iranian marksman Javad Foroughi, a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, won a shooting gold.

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