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What's next for Trump in Georgia case, more.

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The Short List

Sat Aug 26 2023

 

John Riley Audience Editor

๐Ÿ‘‹Good morning! I'm John Riley, editor of The Short List weekend edition✨, and I hope you're finding some relaxation as summer slips away toward Labor Day.๐Ÿ˜ฑ Why not put your feet up for a minute and enjoy some of the best stories of the week from USA TODAY?๐Ÿ”ต This week, it's no surprise we're starting with Donald Trump ...

The Georgia case against Trump and 18 others is about to get ugly

⚖️For former President Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani and their 17 other co-defendants, the threat of jail time is getting very real for those charged, arrested and booked in the Georgia election fraud case. Moving forward, the alleged co-conspirators will be weighing how much they want to fight for their own interests rather than those of Trump and everyone else. Here's a status report on what's next for the 19 defendants. Read more

These Florida residents feel unwelcome in 'new' Florida

๐Ÿ”ตFor many Florida residents, the state has changed — and not in a good way. Under Gov. Ron DeSantis' war on "wokeism," many Floridians — people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants, non-Christians, teachers, union members, students — say they are facing ridicule, discrimination, and, potentially, violence. Read more

Struggling to make ends meet: Californians moving to Texas explain why they went

Unfair to pet pooches? Publix-style dog bans necessary, advocates say

๐ŸฆฎThe Florida-based grocery store Publix recently placed signs at the front of its stores reminding shoppers that only service animals are allowed – not personal pets and not even emotional support animals. The policy may seem strict, but it aligns with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and advocates say it's necessary to protect service dogs from dangerous dog attacks. Read more

⬇️Stay with me here: There are more great stories below. See you next week!

Republican presidential candidate Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy (far right- lives a thumbs down as other candidates speak at Fiserv Forum during the first 2023 Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023.  -  Mike De Sisti / The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ORG XMIT: MJS2308232148461541 (Via OlyDrop)

Eight contenders battled it out in the first Republican primary debate, facing long odds and an uphill battle to stop Donald Trump from grabbing the nomination.

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Crosses honoring the victims killed in a recent wildfire hang on a fence along the Lahaina Bypass as a Hawaiian flag flutters in the wind in Lahaina, Hawaii, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) ORG XMIT: HIJH101
 

Maui officials release list of hundreds still unaccounted for after fires

Maui officials released the names of nearly 400 people still unaccounted for more than two weeks after deadly wildfires tore through the island.

Former President Donald Trump walks to speak with reporters before boarding his plane at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Aug. 3, 2023, in Arlington, Va.
 

'Terrifying' threats: Officials reveal the aftermath of the 2020 election

Officials in Michigan, Georgia and Philadelphia spoke to USA TODAY about the violent threats they received after the 2020 election.

Hammering rains flooded Sheldon Road in Canton at Ford Road in a residential area on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023.
 

Power outage map: Severe storms leave over 600,000 without power in Michigan, Ohio

Severe storms battered portions of Michigan and Ohio Thursday night and Friday morning, leaving hundreds of thousands without power.

The National Hurricane Center is giving the system a 70% chance of development within the next seven days.
 

Tropical trouble?: Floridians eye system bubbling up in the Caribbean

A developing tropical system in the Caribbean is moving toward the Gulf of Mexico and could affect Florida by next week, forecasters said.

An example of an Amazon impersonation scam via text message asking a consumer to contact them on the phone. Amazon suggests contacting them through their website or app.
 

Major mail carriers offer tips on protecting yourself from text scam

How to protect yourself from the text scam that impersonates all major mail carriers, UPS, FedEx, USPS, and Amazon

A person at a laptop holding a pen.
 

Do you need $4.3 million to retire?

New data reveals that Americans think it will take quite a lot of money to retire comfortably.

Limited-edition Bud Light cans for 23 NFL teams with team colors, logos and a player illustration are hitting stores now. Each can has a QR code that can be scanned for a chance to win a free subscription to NFL Sunday Ticket and merchandise from Fanatics.
 

Bud Light hopes NFL campaign overcomes boycott, sales and stock dip

Anheuser Busch has seen beer sales decline and its stock dip from a conservative boycott set off by Bud Light's promotion of a trans influencer.

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Black elementary school students singled out for assemblies on low test scores

At Bunnell Elementary School in Florida, Principal Donelle Evensen and teacher Anthony Hines are on leave after an assembly targeing Black students.

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) looks to throw against Tulane during the 2023 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium.
 

The six college football games you should be watching in Week 0

It's not officially Week 1 of the 2023 college football season, but Week 0 does offer a couple of major teams in action. A look at the best six games.

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