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Remember when we thought we might be turning the corner on COVID-19? That was a good time. And then President Joe Biden tested positive. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

The Short List   Saturday, July 23 Good morning, friends of The Short List! It's John Riley, rested and ready after a short break. Thanks to Nicole Fallert for ably filling in last week. Remember when we breathed a sigh of relief thinking we might be turning the corner on COVID-19? That was a good time ... and then President Joe Biden tested positive. So now seems like a good time for a checkup on the state of the pandemic. • What about Biden's age? Doctors say the 79-year-old Biden, who is vaccinated and twice boosted, will likely recover well, even though his age puts him at higher risk. • It's all about BA.5: The BA.5 subvariant of omicron is dominating the summer wave of COVID-19 in the U.S., making up nearly 80% of new cases. • Tough legacy of COVID: Some people who were released from prison because of COVID-19 are now being sent back over minor infractions. • How's the economy? Businesses have been pulling their weight in the nation's struggle to recover all 22 million jobs wiped out in the spring of 2020. But state and local governments are struggling to attract workers. A few more reads • How did an upstart, inexperienced Utah company and three partners from Salt Lake City's emerging tech hub become key players during the COVID-19 crisis? A USA TODAY investigation illuminates the web of business relationships, money and political connections that tipped the scales in favor of Nomi Health and its partners. • Some abortion-rights activists believe the Supreme Court is improperly favoring conservative Christian beliefs given that other religions permit abortion. They plan to file lawsuits looking to reinstate their abortion rights on religious grounds. • Can narcissists change? Not usually, experts say. Those diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder rarely seek help due to their inability to take accountability. But we interviewed two who say they are working on getting better. There are more awesome reads below. 👇 See you next week! What is parechovirus? CDC says parents of newborns should be on alert The CDC issued a health alert last week warning parents that babies may be at risk for a potentially dangerous pathogen called the parechovirus. Here's what we know about what's next for the Jan. 6 committee Respect for Marriage Act could be the future of same-sex marriage Criminal probe a 'big deal' as Secret Service draws focus of Jan. 6... Bodycams reveal 6 officers' moves in Texas school shooting What you're getting wrong about Plan B. Colorado boy, 6, dies after rattlesnake bite: What to know if you're... My 401(k) is doing worse than a portfolio I started at 12. Here's why Why cruises make popular vacations for swingers Fiancé and I don't want a friend's partner at wedding. Are we wrong? Exclusive e-Edition: Read today's newspaper online, and access hundreds of newspapers across the USA TODAY Network.   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