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The Short List

Sat Sep 7 2024

 

John Riley Audience Editor

Another school shooting sparks an all-too-familiar sense of dread in parents. This fall's presidential election may still come down to undecided voters, despite our increasing political polarization. And a new NFL season brings a trio of intriguing rule changes to America's most popular sport.

👋Good morning! John Riley here, bringing you some of USA TODAY's best stories of the week. Let's get right to it.

But first: A new kind of NOPE!: Scientists have identified a new species of tarantula in the U.S.🕷️

'Sick of holding my breath': Parents face fear of school shootings

A wave of familiar dread set in for parents across the country this week in the wake of the Georgia school shooting. Each time a new tragedy grips the country, parents contend with a renewed sense of foreboding about sending their children into school environments many feel can't guarantee their safety. How to cope with those feelings – of anxiety, fear and helplessness – is something every parent approaches differently.🙏

Yes, there are still some undecided voters

With two months to Election Day, 8% of likely voters are either undecided or will select a third-party candidate in November. In the August USA TODAY/Suffolk University national poll of likely voters , we asked some of these voters what was holding them back from voting for former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Here's what these "Torn 20" voters − all of whom live in swing states − had to say.🗳️

Game changers: NFL debuts new kickoff rules, Guardian caps

The NFL is going to look a lot different this season − from the first play of the game. The league's new "dynamic kickoff" more resembles a play from scrimmage than the traditional kick-off. And that won't be the only change this season intended to make the game safer. Some players may be wearing a soft, protective covering over their helmet. And some may incur a 15-yard penalty for a "hip-drop" tackle. Here's a brief look at each of the game's new wrinkles.🏈

This is not the end: There are more great stories below.👇 Have a great weekend!

The National Hurricane Center was monitoring five potential tropical systems on the afternoon of September 5.

A lull in activity, despite predictions for a hyperactive season, has surprised and puzzled scientists who write seasonal outlooks.

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
 

Historian Allan Lichtman predicts who will win the 2024 election

Historian Allan Lichtman has announced his prediction on whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will win the 2024 presidential election.

Jenn Tran is seen in the Season 21 finale of "The Bachelorette," which aired Sept. 3, 2024.
 

'Bachelorette' finale reveals whether Jenn Tran is engaged

The fates of Jenn Tran and her final two men, Marcus Shoberg and Devin Strader, were revealed during ABC's "Bachelorette" finale Tuesday night.

The Ford logo is seen on a sign at a dealership in Hudson, Wis.
 

Another high-profile American company is pumping brakes on DEI

Activist Robby Starbuck is claiming credit for Ford's DEI backtrack after Jack Daniel's, Harley-Davidson and John Deere also scaled back DEI efforts.

Left: Ex-President and convicted felon Donald Trump waves to supporters after meeting with Senate Republicans at the National Republican Senatorial Committee offices in Washington, DC, June 13, 2024.  Right: Vice President Kamala Harris interacts with supporters during a presidential campaign rally in Glendale, Ariz., on Aug. 9, 2024.
 

For Trump and Harris, it could all come down to the Blue Wall

A final sprint in the presidential election begins on Labor Day, as the Harris and Trump campaigns prepare for battle in a handful of swing states.

Supermarket shelf defocus background
 

Cereal box getting smaller? How shrinkflation is hitting your table.

Putting less food in a grocery-store jar or box is not new, but American consumers are paying closer attention.

Where will autumn's colors appear first?
 

Fall foliage forecast: When to see autumn colors across the US

The colors of yellow, gold, orange and red are awaiting us this autumn. Where will they appear first? This fall foliage map shows where.

A dramatic reenactment of Abraham Lincoln and a male lover in the new documentary "Lover of Men."
 

Why do Americans refuse to believe Lincoln might have been queer?

Through extensive research and interviews, documentary "Lover of Men" attempts to settle the long-standing debate about Abraham Lincoln's sexuality.

Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin looks at the jumbotron during the second half against Furman at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
 

College football has never been healthier. Just follow the money.

The college football cash grab: everyone feast while you can whether it is coaches, players, conferences, schools or anybody else involved in sport.

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