COVID-19 Has Killed More Americans Than World War II

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Subscribe View in browser     1.  COVID-19 Has Killed More Americans Than World War II  DARK DAYS  And the pandemic isn't over. U.S. NEWS 2.  TX GOP Congressman Catches COVID-19 Amid Lung Cancer Battle   YIKES  "I am experiencing minor symptoms, but overall, I feel okay," Rep. Ron Wright, whose district includes the Dallas suburbs, said in a statement Thursday. POLITICS Standing up to the powerful, no matter who's in power.  Support independent journalism by becoming a member today. Join Beast Inside 3.  Score Kate Spade Up To Seventy-Flipping-Five Percent Off  AD BY KATE SPADE  The Kate Spade Surprise Sale is back and more swoon-worthy than ever. SCOUTED Advertisement 4.  Rep. Greene Supported 9/11, Sandy Hook Conspiracies  UNHINGED  Greene once agreed with a Facebook commenter who wrote "none of the school shootings were real or done by the ones who were supposedly arrested for them." POLITICS 5.  Ohio Priest Suspended After Attending Capitol Insurrection  CHURCH AND STATE  Father Mark Hodges told The Lima News that he didn't participate in any violence, and was just there to support then-President Trump. POLITICS Daily Beast Crossword  Have you done this week's puzzle? Play Now 6.  Ditch Your Food Storage Containers for These Silicone Bags  STRESS-FREE STORAGE  Don't let food storage containers hog your cabinet space, when silicone bags lay flat and let you throw them in dishwashers, ovens and boiling water. SCOUTED Advertisement 7.  Trump Hands Biden Modern America's 'Worst Ever Jobs Market'  THANKS, DONALD  Some 900,000 people filed new unemployment claims during Donald Trump's last week in office, and the unemployment rate stands at 6.7 percent. POLITICS 8.  MyPillow Guy and Jane Krakowski Had Secret Fling: Daily Mail  PILLOW TALK  When asked for comment, Mike Lindell told the outlet, "I have never even heard of Jane Krakowski???" ENTERTAINMENT 9.  Woman Who Took Private Plane to Riots Begs for Donations  'I NEED HELP PATRIOTS'  "All my computers were confiscated as well as my phone and my Maga hat," Jenna Ryan said in a Thursday Twitter thread asking for PayPal donations. U.S. NEWS Advertisement 10.  Air Force Women Celebrate New Rules Allowing Long Hairstyles  'DAMAGE TO HAIR'  Chief Master Sergeant JoAnne S. Bass said the changes were part of an effort to "reflect our diverse force." U.S. NEWS 11.  Interior Department Puts Breaks on New Oil and Gas Drilling   FULL STOP  Biden has said tackling climate change is one of his new administration's biggest priorities. U.S. NEWS 12.  'Terrorist Act': Suicide Bombers Kill 32 at Baghdad Market  BOMBS UPON BAGHDAD  Iraqi officials believe the attack was perpetrated by ISIS. WORLD Advertisement 13.  Video Shows Since-Promoted CA Cop Brutalizing Jailed Man  ATTACK AND SERVE  Lt. Kent Tribble can be seen punching Enrique Cruz multiple times in the head, before slamming him against the wall. U.S. NEWS 14.  'Zip Tie Guy' Had Stockpile of Weapons at Home: Prosecutors  GUNS GALORE  A newly released detention letter says Eric Munchel and his mother also stashed weapons outside the Capitol before they stormed the building. U.S. NEWS 15.  AOC Brutally Mocks Ted Cruz for Dumb Paris Climate Tweet  JE NE COMPRENDS PAS  The Texas senator launched a clueless attack on President Joe Biden's decision to re-enter the Paris Climate Agreement on his first day in office. POLITICS Read More Advertisement   © Copyright 2021 The Daily Beast Company LLC 555 W. 18th Street, New York NY 10011 Privacy Policy If you are on a mobile device or cannot view the images in this message, click here to view this email in your browser. To ensure delivery of these emails, please add emails@thedailybeast.com to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or think you have received this message in error, you can safely unsubscribe.