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Saturday, June 24, 2023

Your weekend must reads ๐Ÿ—ž

This is where to take a look at some of the most compelling stories in USA TODAY this week.

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The Short List

Sat Jun 24 2023

 

John Riley Audience Editor

Hello, friends of The Short List weekend edition.✨ I'm John Riley, and this is where we take a look at some of the most compelling stories in USA TODAY. This week, sadly, it's clear which topic should lead the list:

'A catastrophic implosion'

๐Ÿ”ตRecovery efforts continue after a "catastrophic implosion" killed the five people aboard a submersible that had attempted a dive to the Titanic wreckage site. Follow USA TODAY for the latest updates.

These moms fear for their lives a year after Roe fell

๐Ÿ”ตMississippi already had the worst infant mortality rate in the country and one of the worst maternal mortality rates. Then came the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision and a stringent abortion law that resulted in 2,100 additional births in the second half of 2022 alone. Three women share their stories of what too often goes wrong when you're pregnant in the Deep South.   Read more

Jack Hanna's long goodbye

๐Ÿ”ตThe once-famed animal advocate Jack Hanna is fading away. At age 76, Alzheimer's disease stripped away his memory and the public life he led for almost a half century. Jack's wife Suzi and his oldest daughter Kathaleen are speaking publicly for the first time about their fight against Alzheimer's. Read more

'I'm going to be special'

๐Ÿ”ดSophia Smith will make her World Cup debut and show international audiences what a growing US fan base has known for a while: She's about to take over. The 22-year-old forward's unique blend of smarts, speed, and skills gives her versatility rare in the game. She's also a woman of color in a sport that's long lacked diversity. Read more

There are more great stories below.๐Ÿ‘‡ See you next week!

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden welcome Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, during a state visit at the White House.

President Joe Biden welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, once barred from entering the U.S., to White House with pomp and pageantry.

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President Donald Trump and House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy arrive at Cape Canaveral, Florida on May 30, 2020.
 

Can House GOP expunge Trump impeachments? Why McCarthy supports it

McCarthy backed an effort to expunge both impeachments of former President Donald Trump, but said the resolutions first need to go through committee.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, speaks during a South by Southwest panel in Austin in 2018. SpaceX is planning a rocket engine production facility near Waco, Musk said on social media Saturday.
 

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg agree to cage fight

Musk might want to be careful: Zuckerberg recently competed in his first jiu-jitsu tournament and won gold and silver medals.

6. Tom Brokaw     • Daily avg. Wikipedia pageviews:  1,165     • Respondents w/ positive opinion of broadcaster:  45%     • Years active:  1960-2021     • Primary network:  NBC    ALSO READ: Longest-Running Primetime Shows in History
 

Tom Brokaw, famed NBC anchor, opens up about blood cancer battle

Tom Brokaw is opening up about his cancer battle. "I've had a bad experience," he said. "I kept thinking bad things wouldn't happen to me."

Summer Boismier, a teacher who resigned from Norman High School, is shown on Aug. 26, 2022, on the University of Oklahoma campus. The former English teacher covered bookshelves in her classroom at Norman High School in response to House Bill 1775, a state law banning certain race and gender concepts from schools. Boismier resigned after a parent complained of the display.
 

No evidence teacher who helped students get books violated law, prosecutor says

Prosecutor says Oklahoma school officials "failed to prove" English teacher Summer Boismier violated state law by giving students access to books.

Aug 5, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Thorns FC forward Sophia Smith (9) looks on during the first half against the North Carolina Courage at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-486983 ORIG FILE ID:  20220805_ojr_sx3_035.JPG
 

'I'm going to be special': Sophia Smith is the next face of the USWNT

Sophia Smith will make her World Cup debut and show international audiences what a growing US fan base has known for awhile: She's about to take over.

From left to right:  Madeline Lee, 13, her older sister Alison Lee, 17, and her mother Julie Yoo, 47.
 

New hair-loss treatment for teens with alopecia approved

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that causes circular patches of hair loss and can result in complete loss scalp, facial and body hair.

Duke  center Dereck Lively II defends a player during a game against Tennessee.
 

The most questionable picks from the 2023 NBA draft

While some of the draftees' fashion choices could be corrected with a colorblind test, here are some questionable draft choices that also opened eyes.

Zoey, a baby girl who was found in a Safe Haven Baby Box in Ocala, Fla. on Jan. 2, 2023. She was adopted by the firefighter who found her.
 

Florida firefighter and wife adopt baby left in Safe Haven Baby Box

The Florida firefighter who adopted the child he found in a Safe Haven Baby Box said he knew immediately he wanted to raise her as his own.

Unhappy woman is drawing a smile on her face in the mirror
 

Happiness and joy are not the same. How to fill your life with both.

Happiness can feel elusive. To find out how to be happy - and how to be joyful - we consulted a few top researchers.

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