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Good morning, friends of The Short List! Is it snowing yet?🌨️ It's John, and I hope that before you're buried by the latest winter weather event, you get to the grocery store – and that the shelves aren't empty. |
Whether you're weathering the storm or enjoying sunny skies, please take a moment to check out these highlights from the USA TODAY Network. |
►'The most intense violation of my life': USA TODAY's Alia Dastagir recounts the devastating story of Peter Wien, who has spent more than six decades wondering how his life may have unfolded if not for the sexual abuse he suffered at summer camp . "I was a young, innocent child, and I trusted he cared about me. I trusted when he told me that he loved me," says Wein, now 75. Peter is not alone. If you've had an experience like Peter's and want to share your story, email adastagir@usatoday.com. |
►COVID news you can use: As the omicron variant sweeps the nation, experts are urging Americans to use N95 or KN95 masks, which are more protective than cloth masks. Here's what you need to know about reusing and storing the masks . Reviewed.com gives the rundown on where you can buy them online, and how to find the best masks for your kids. |
►'Finally free': Rafael Carranza of the Arizona Republic tells the story of Elena Ramirez, a single mom who fled her home in Acapulco, Mexico, after encountering sexual harassment on the job and threats on her life. She made it to the U.S. and is seeking asylum after a harrowing 15 months, surviving a global pandemic, constant danger on the Mexican side of the border with the U.S., and uncertainty over the future for her 14-year-old son. |
Stay safe! There are more long reads below.👇 Have a great weekend. |
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