Good morning, and welcome to the Short List weekend edition! π I'm Nicole Fallert, coming to you from a very autumnal coffee shop (think "Gilmore Girls"). Wherever you are, I hope you're surrounding yourself with all the fall energy *sips pumpkin-spice coffee.* Here are 8 U.S. cities with the most fall vibes if you're craving some foliage-heavy Instagram stories. |
Here are this week's must-reads from USA TODAY. |
A Michigan cold case got a spark from evidence 800 miles away |
Untested rape kits have piled up in evidence rooms and storage sheds across the country. Almost nobody thought it was a problem – until an assistant prosecutor walked into a Detroit warehouse in 2009. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, who had been raped as a law student, was outraged by her assistant's discovery: More than 11,000 untested rape kits, which had languished in that warehouse for years. Click here to read about the trial the discovery led to in an exclusive USA TODAY series, UNTESTED. |
How some Florida boaters rode out Hurricane Helene |
As Helene hit Florida's Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm this week, some Floridians opted to take to the water for their survival. They did so despite evacuation orders made ahead of the Category 4 hurricane and grisly warnings that foretold death for those who stayed. And once a storm reaches a certain intensity, no rescues can be made. Read how some Floridians outlasted Helen from within the waves. |
Microdosing Ozempic is a bad idea, right? |
The explosion of interest in weight-loss medication from brands like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro has rocked the medical and pharmaceutical landscape. People everywhere are clamoring for these drugs, and, sometimes, not just to lose weight. The popularity of the drug has led more and more people to wonder if "microdosing" Ozempic and similar medications is an option for them. Though off-label use, microdosing, or taking these drugs at a dose smaller than the standard amount can have serious health benefits, according to experts − when done under the care and guidance of a doctor. Read more |
Keep scrolling for more great stories below π Have a healthy and safe weekend and we'll see you next week! | | | | See USA TODAY's entire special report here. | | | | If East Coast and Gulf Coast port workers don't reach a labor deal this week, Americans could face high prices and shortages this holiday. | | | | Allan Lichtman told USA TODAY his 2024 choice set off an "avalanche." Here's why he thinks Americans love political predictions. | | | | On her office walls and atop the fireplace mantle, the first Black woman on the Supreme Court displays her own history, and that of the nation. | | | | In a fashion culture where often skinny is the fit, this trend embraces women who found their style after gaining weight. | | | | Need a good movie? Watch these 15 at home right now, from "Inside Out 2" to "Wolfs" and "Challengers." All are free on your streaming services. | | | | Betting markets show most states nearly locks for either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. See how close bettors think the races are in other states. | | | | Heirs' property is land passed between generations without legal protections, making its owners vulnerable to abuses. | | | | Why, in the 40 years since the onset of the HIV pandemic, do we still not have a cure for the nearly 40 million people globally living with HIV? | | | | | | | Brighten your day with one of our games. | | | | | |
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