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Doc Went From Surfside to ER Surge: ‘Worst It’s Ever Been’

By Michael Daly

“I’m so sick and tired of it. People were given a way out of this and they didn’t take it,” says Dr. Ben Abo of Florida’s crammed hospitals.

Gigi Spills All the Tea on That Wild ‘Love Is Blind’ Reunion

By Marlow Stern

The breakout star of Netflix’s “Love Is Blind” talks about that drama-filled “After the Altar” special, and why she called it quits with two-timing Damian.

Scandal, Spyware, and 69 Pounds of Weed

By Seth Hettena

Affidavits, contracts, and internal emails reveal the insane backstory of the controversy-ridden NSO Group’s first big overseas deal.

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Dems Take a Vacation as Millions of Americans Face Eviction

By Max Burns

Biden’s been silent, Pelosi is passing the buck, and Obama is throwing himself a party. If this is what the party is good for, it’s not worth much.

Japan’s Ex-PM Is Behind This Hateful Olympic Scandal

By Jake Adelstein

Sources involved in planning the Tokyo Games told The Daily Beast that an Olympic ceremony fiasco was basically Shinzo Abe’s favor to his homophobic, ultranationalist pal and donor.

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What It’s Like to Survive Gay Conversion Therapy

By Kevin Fallon

The new documentary “Pray Away” reveals the trauma and danger within religious communities that weaponize faith to convince LGBT members to “convert” to heterosexuality.

MyPillow Guy Punts on Trump Return as Theories Get Wackier

By Kelly Weill

An old, bogus theory about Trump reclaiming power this month (or is it September?) is back—with a bizarre, Delta variant twist.

How Kristen Schaal Learned to Love Her ‘Special’ Voice

By Matt Wilstein

The actress tells The Last Laugh podcast how she turned what she was told was an “atrocious” voice into her biggest comedy asset.

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The four-time champion faced down her demons to return to competition at the Tokyo Olympics, walking away with a big smile and respect from competitors after the beam event.

2. DC Police Confirm 4th Riot Cop Suicide, Hours After 3rd

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The announcement of Kyle DeFreytag’s death came hours after a fellow officer, Gunther Hashida, was confirmed dead from suicide by an MPD spokeswoman.

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4. Karsten Warholm Smashes Own World Record in 400m Hurdles

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