2022 is here. Better get ready.🗞️

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The Short List   Saturday, January 8 Good morning, friends of The Short List! And Happy 2022! It's John, and I hope the new year has been smooth sailing so far. This week's long reads were chosen to help keep things that way. If the past week is any indication, 2022 going to be a doozy. Consider three of the stories that drew the most readers: ►The omicron variant continues to disrupt the nation. Record numbers of new COVID-19 cases are being reported, some schools are returning to virtual learning, and tests are in short supply. Doctors are seeing more cases of  co-infection, or "flurona." And if you are using a cloth mask, here's why it's vital you switch to ones that offer better protection. ►Washington, D.C., marked one year since the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol. ICYMI, USA TODAY interviewed more than 120 members of Congress about their memories of the day. Many of them are anguished about efforts to downplay the riot. ►In a bizarre incident, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown removed his jersey and pads during Sunday's game against the New York Jets and walked off the field, prompting the team to cut ties with him. Brown now claims he left the game because Coach Bruce Arians was pressuring him to play through an ankle injury. See? There's no telling what messiness and mayhem 2022 has in store. With that in mind, here are stories that look ahead to the coming year with tips and tricks to help you survive the storm. 2022 is here. Better get ready. These phrases have been 'banished' in 2022. Are you using them? Lake Superior State University has released its 2022 "Banished Words List." No worries, you probably won't miss these phrases anyway. Pop the cork on these 7 surefire money moves to kick off 2022 Got a tech to-do list for 2022? Let us help you cross off a few items What's new and what's back for Orlando area vacation goers this year 22 things we can't wait to watch, read or hear in 2022 Sports predictions for 2022: Tom Brady retires, Serena wins 24th Slam What you need to know before you start a juice cleanse I have COVID. Do I have to tell people? OPINION Thousands of flights canceled, delayed again. Is this the new normal? The 10 best places to go with kids in 2022 Access the e-Edition: Exclusive, subscriber-only access to a digital replica of the newspaper. NFT auction: USA TODAY and iconic artist Peter Tunney are teaming up to benefit charity – and you can get involved.   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2022 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102