This New COVID Variant Is the Most Unpredictable One Yet

By David Axe

Experts are baffled as to why the BA.2 COVID variant is running completely rampant in some countries while sparing others with softer blows.

Not Even Louis C.K. Could Ruin the 2022 Grammys

By Kyndall Cunningham

The Grammy Awards’ move to Sin City seemed to work in its favor, leading to a looser show with better sets and pacing—albeit with one deeply unfortunate pre-show winner.

Trump’s Truth Social Is Doing Even Worse Than You Thought

By Adam Rawnsley, Asawin Suebsaeng

The engagement numbers are truly awful.

His Family Overdosed on Benadryl. His Story Kept Changing.

By Pilar Melendez

Anthony Todt was accused of insurance fraud and both poisoning and stabbing his loved ones. Then things took a turn.

Republicans’ KBJ Vote Could Come Back to Bite Them

By Eleanor Clift

The first Black woman to be nominated to the Supreme Court is popular and certain to be confirmed. It makes little sense for Republicans to vote against her.

Netflix’s ‘The Ultimatum’ Is Peak Reality-Dating Show Chaos

By Laura Bradley

If you thought “Love Is Blind” was wild, just wait until you watch six couples attempt to decide if they’re ready for an engagement—by dating other people in front of one another.

Why Biden Repeal of a Trump-Era Law Is Pissing Off Advocates

By Scott Bixby

The Biden administration announced the end of a Trump-era law that expelled asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border under the banner of public health. But not yet.

California’s Most Famous House Filled by a ‘Drunk’ Collector

By Victoria Kastner

Hearst Castle is one of America’s greatest houses, but its architect, Julia Morgan, had to deal with a patron who couldn’t stop buying things.

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1. Pro-China Hardline Leader Quits After Hong Kong COVID Fail

CAN’T CARRY ON

Beijing loyalist will be remembered for her 2020 law allowing extradition to mainland China and failure over COVID.

2. Will Smith Biopic Shelved After Slap, Report Says

AFTERMATH

The star is also facing the cancellation of the “Bad Boys” franchise and another Netflix film in development.

3. This Meal Delivery Service Is Nutritious and Delicious

SHOP WITH SCOUTED

Factor delivers fresh, fully prepared meals directly to your doorstep.

4. Musk Lashes Out Amid Rumors Berlin Nightclub Rejected Him

MAYBE NEXT TIME

The billionaire declared on Twitter that he had “refused” to enter the legendary Berghain.

5. Dinosaur Footprints Damaged by Viewing Platform Workers

TINY BRAINS

Several footprints damaged beyond repair by backhoe and foot traffic.

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