1. GOPer Who Backed George Floyd Reforms ‘Pressed Wrong Button’

  HAM-FISTED 

Rep. Lance Gooden was the sole Republican to vote in favor of the police-reform bill—but he has an explanation.

2. Markle: Royal Family Is ‘Perpetuating Falsehoods’ About Us

 ‘LOST ALREADY’ 

“If that comes with risk of losing things, there is a lot that has been lost already,” the Duchess of Sussex said.

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3. Adidas Makes Hiking Boots. And They’re Incredible.

 TRAILBLAZING 

The Terrex Free Hikers are lightweight and the most stylish hiking boots on the market.

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4. United Nations: 38 Killed in Myanmar Protests’ Bloodiest Day

 CRUSHING THE RESISTANCE 

That number is more than double the previous one-day high from Sunday, when 18 people were killed.

5. Pelosi Urged to Probe ‘Shaved Metal’ Found in Troops’ Food

 HEAVY LUNCH 

According to one congressman, at least 30 National Guard members on U.S. Capitol duty have become sick over the past month after eating the dodgy food.

6. These Lululemon Pants Make Every Day Feel Like Casual Friday

 WORK IT 

We may be going back to our offices in the near future, but it doesn’t mean we have to go back to all of our old ways.

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7. Prince Philip Has Heart ‘Procedure’ Two Weeks Into Ordeal

 ‘FINGERS CROSSED’ 

Buckingham Palace said the unspecified operation was successful, but the 99-year-old is expected to remain in the hospital for several more days.

8. Giuliani Ridiculed for Podcast on Dangers of Misinformation

 SPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCE 

The podcast was published two days after YouTube suspended Giuliani from its platform, yet again, after he spouted fresh nonsense about election fraud.

9. Watchdog: Elaine Chao Asked Staff to Do Chores for Her Dad

 BOUNDARY ISSUES 

The Justice Department refused to investigate Chao when she was transportation secretary, despite numerous instances of “misuse of office,” a new report says.

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10. TX Power Grid Operator Fires CEO After Winter Storm Failures

 OUTAGE OUSTER 

ERCOT was caught flat-footed amid plunging temperatures two weeks ago, and millions lost power.

11. DEA Suspends Agent for Joining Capitol Riot-Adjacent Crowd

 ‘INSURRECTIONIST BEHAVIOR’ 

Mark Ibrahim was still carrying his service weapon as he listened to Donald Trump hawk the lie the election was stolen.

12. SpaceX Mars Rocket Prototype Lands—Then Bursts Into Fireball

 ALMOST 

Elon Musk tweeted, “Starship SN10 landed in one piece!”

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13. HFPA Voted Against Hiring a Diversity Consultant: Report

 ‘WE CAN ALL LEARN’ 

The HFPA has faced increasing criticism for failing to include a single Black member in at least the last 20 years.

14. Legislators Fail to Cite Examples to Justify Anti-Trans Laws

 ‘NOT ABOUT SPORTS’ 

An Associated Press investigation found that many lawmakers seeking to ban trans girls from high school sports could not name one incident where inclusion had brought problems.

15. Spain’s Princesses Jump Vax Line by Heading to Middle East

 PANDEMIC PANDERING 

“The vaccination of the princesses is more news which contributes to discrediting the monarchy,” Equality Minister Irene Montero said.

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