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December 21, 2021 Read in Browser

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Quote of the Day "The numbers will never lie but I'm nobody's favorite" — 50 Cent ahead of his next album. He's just giving his two cents, that's all.

Insurrection Fallout Getty Images The Story It's been nearly one year since the Jan 6 insurrection. The US is still finding its footing. Refresh my memory. That day, a mob of pro-Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol. It was the biggest attack on the Capitol since 1814. Five people were killed, officers were wounded physically and mentally, and our nation was left reeling. A lot has happened since then, including more than 700 arrests and the formation of the Select Committee to investigate the attack. What's the latest? Yesterday, Pentagon officials issued rules to crack down on extremism in the military. The plan comes after dozens of military members were reportedly found to have ties to extremist activity in the past year. And as dozens of veterans and about half a dozen active duty service members were found to have participated in the Jan 6 insurrection. Now, Pentagon officials want to shut it down. So they're homing in on their definition of extremist behavior and issuing new guidance for what service members can and can't do — in person and on social media. Go on. Advocating terrorism or liking extremist content on social media? That goes in the 'not okay' category. The Pentagon says it's necessary to root out extremism, even if the number of cases remain reportedly small. As Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin put it, "even the actions of a few can have an outsized impact." But others are concerned about whether this would violate First Amendment rights. It comes as the toughest sentence has been handed out in connection to the Jan 6 insurrection. A man from Florida was sentenced to more than five years in prison after attacking police with a wooden plank and a fire extinguisher. The man says he's "really ashamed" of his behavior. theSkimm Jan 6, 2021 will forever be a dark day in American history. The military, courts, and House are working to make sure it doesn't ever happen again.

And Also...This What's worse than the Grinch... Omicron. Yesterday, the CDC said the COVID-19 variant is officially the dominant variant in the US. Omicron made up 73% of all US cases last week and is doubling roughly every two days. Today, President Biden is set to give a speech at 2:30pm EST on how Americans can protect themselves for the holidays. And he's expected to announce plans to distribute 500 million free at-home tests starting next month. Biden will also reportedly lay out the dangers to unvaccinated Americans above all. While Omicron is believed to bring vaccine efficacy down to 30-40%, the vaccines — and particularly boosters — reportedly still provide significant protection against hospitalizations and deaths. Important, since record-high hospitalizations are expected in the coming weeks.  PS: Here's what we know about the omicron variant. Who's taking New York to court… Donald Trump. Yesterday, the former president filed a lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James (D). Since 2019, James has been pushing for access to the president's tax returns, as part of an investigation into whether the Trump Org worked to inflate assets when applying for loans and mortgages. And deflate them when it came time to pay taxes. The latest: a grand jury investigated one of Trump's former accountants. And James indicated she wants to question Trump under oath next month. Now, Trump's suit claims that James' fraud investigation into the Trump Org is politically motivated. And asks for James' investigation to be limited or halted. The AG says her investigation will continue "undeterred." Who's got more to say… Peng Shuai. Last month the tennis star disappeared for 18 days after accusing a former Communist Party official of sexual assault on social media. Now, Shuai is retracting the claim. In an interview earlier this week, she said people had "many misunderstandings" about the post. But many are concerned that she's only changing the story after pressure from Chinese officials. The IOC said they are having a personal meeting with Shuai next month as they remain concerned about the situation. Who's taking the medical and NFT world by storm... Chidiebere Ibe. Psst…Here's what you need to know before investing. Why dry shampoo might not always be your best friend... Read the label.

Joy and Peace (of Mind) The holiday season is well under way. Which probably means you're gifting, gathering, and maaaybe even traveling. If you'd like some peace of mind as you get in the spirit, get to know On/Go.  Their rapid COVID-19 antigen self-test (psst...that's the kind that detects specific proteins from the virus) is designed to give you results in just minutes. Translation: On/Go lets you spend IRL time with loved ones — sans worry. Oh, and it connects with an app that allows you to track and share your test results. Grab a bunch to be positive you're negative when it matters most.

Skimm Faves: Top Products of 2021 Photos: Amazon, Birthdate Candles, Amazon | Design: theSkimm We can't believe it either, but the year is coming to a close — and we're looking back at everything Skimm'rs bought the most in 2021. Revealing in 3,2,1… Your absolute favorite things of the year Problem-solving products you kept adding to cart The clothes and accessories Skimm'rs loved Your fave home org, decor, and cleaning products Psst...check out all the rest of your faves here. Shop 'em now, thank us later.

Skimm Well Christmas is coming. But the stress got express delivered.  Here's your reminder that food can improve your mood. We're talking vitamin C, magnesium, complex carbs, and more. Here's how to find those nutrients in your fridge. So you can eat, drink, and be merry. And for more ways to be holly, jolly: Sign up for our How to Skimm Your Life New Year's Challenge that's kicking off on Jan. 3. It's all about finding joy in your daily routine. Because stress is sooo 2021.

Skimm Picks Here are today's recs to help you live a smarter life… 1. How to save 10 million trees a year. Step one: Convince every American to switch to this brand's 100% bamboo TP. That's it. Those are the steps. Btw, you can get it shipped free by getting a recurring subscription. Here's 30% off your first order.* 2. UTI relief products to get you back on tract. (See what we did there?) Keep those annoying symptoms in check with help from this brand. Which also has proactive urinary tract supplements full of science-backed, physician-approved ingredients. Here's 15% off your first order.* 3. A brand that's all about better-for-you beauty products. Where do we sign up? The female-founded company, Beautycounter, is on a mission to create safer, high-performing skin care and makeup essentials. Psst...save up to 50% off during their winter sale. Aka now. 4. Last-minute gifts from small businesses that'll really appreciate your support. From French macarons to hand-blown glass bowls, the Goldman Sachs #MakeSmallBig Market truly has something for anyone left on your list. Check out our faves here.* 5. The perfect plus-one for your NYE party. You'll wanna share Bev's crisp, zero-sugar canned wines when the clock strikes midnight. And right now, Skimm'rs can enter for the chance to win two variety packs. Plus 20% off orders placed this week. Auld Lang S-ign us up.* *PS: This is a sponsored post. PPS: Check out our selection of the best holiday gifts for everyone on your list.

Skimm'rs We like to celebrate the wins, big and small. Let us know how your friends, neighbors, coworkers (and yes, even you) are making career moves, checking off goals, or making an impact in the community. Taking care of parents in need…Debbie Z (PA). She and her husband organized a diaper drive to benefit the Drueding Center, a nonprofit shelter in Philly. And so far, they've collected 11,000 diapers.  On a new level…Dana G (MN). She wrote a book about overcoming addiction and now she's a nationally certified Family Recovery Coach. She's helping families heal with their loved ones. (Some) Birthdays…Abby Horowitz (PA), Amanda Aprati (IL), Mary Gallagher (NY), Lundun McCall-Mazza (CA), Mackenzie Cutruzzula (NJ), Rece Goodman (CA), Sharon Bershader (NJ), Brittany Daughenbaugh (IA), Katlyn Norman (VA), Kelsey Shaw (MN), Kim Stokell (OH), Colette Southerton (PA), Nicole Felke (IL), Katie Essel (OK), Ellen Lasser (TX), Jackie Ingram (TX) *Paging all members of theSkimm. Reach out here for a chance to be featured.

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