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Search and rescue continues in wake of deadly Maui fires. Will Trump's First Amendment defense work? COVID rates are climbing. These are your weekend must reads.

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The Short List

Sat Aug 12 2023
 

John Riley | Audience Editor

☀️Welcome to The Short List weekend edition, where we highlight some of the best stories this week from USA TODAY. I'm John Riley, newsletter editor, and today our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Hawaii in the wake of the devastating wildfires on Maui.

Search and rescue continues in wake of deadly Maui fires

🔵Hawaii is still reeling from one of the worst natural disasters in its history − a horrific wildfire on Maui that left dozens dead and hundreds more missing. More than 1,700 structures were destroyed, and the  historic town of Lahaina was leveled. As widespread power and cellular outages complicate evacuation and rescue efforts, questions about Hawaii's emergency warning system are being raised.

Trump is using a First Amendment defense. Will it work?

⚖️Donald Trump's attorneys argued the former president is protected by the First Amendment's guarantees of free speech for all Americans when it comes to the latest indictment charging him with an attempt to steal the 2020 election. However, legal experts say the claim may not hold up in court. "Many forms of expression can become unlawful if undertaken for corrupt purposes," said constitutional law expert David Super. Read more

COVID rates are climbing, but it's not time to panic

⚕️Even though COVID-19 rates are ticking upward, the U.S. is unlikely to experience the kind of widespread infections and hospitalizations seen over the last three summers, experts said. While COVID-19 will probably never completely disappear, vaccines, antivirals, prevention tools and improved care have transformed an urgent crisis into a manageable disease. Read more

•What to know about Eris: New variant spreading in US and UK

👇Keep reading! There are more great stories below. See you next week!
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane and Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr., right, present a jersey to President Joe Biden during an event celebrating the 2022 World Series champion Houston Astros baseball team, in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ORG XMIT: DCJM454

Political experts say that it is more common to see candidates in their 70s running for office as the life expectancy of individuals has increased.

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Jul 5, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; (from L) Lena Collins, Manager of Social Impact at Ohio Women's Alliance, Jordyn Close, Deputy Director with Ohio Women's Alliance and Maggie Scotece, Interim Executive Director of the Abortion Fund of Ohio cheer as Kellie Copeland, Executive Director of Pro-Choice Ohio, speaks at a press conference after signatures for the reproductive freedom ballot initiative were dropped off at the loading dock of the office of the Secretary of State office in Downtown Columbus.
 

Ohio voters reject Issue 1: What's next?

Ohio voters rejected Issue 1, which would have made it harder to add amendments, like abortion access, to the state constitution.
Kelley Williams-Bolar was imprisoned for using her dad's address so she could send her kids to a safe, high-quality and conveniently located public school in Ohio.
 

Use a different address for your kid's school placement? In some states you've committed a crime

It's common for families to use the address of a friend or relative to enroll their kids in a district outside their geographic boundary.
One of the aisles of Chamblin Bookmine's Roosevelt Boulevard, Jacksonville, location.
 

Fearful teachers offloading books in DeSantis' Florida, resellers say

Used book sellers say they've seen an increase in donations as Florida teachers, trying to navigate Gov. Ron DeSantis' new laws, toss books.
Tiffany Robinson, left; Powerball winner Lisa Robinson; Rebecca Hargrove, Tennessee Lottery president & chief executive; and Powerball winner John Robinson, hold a giant check with their portion of the $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot Jan. 15, 2016, during a press conference at the Tennessee lottery office in Nashville.
 

What did a small-town family do with a $1.586 billion Powerball win?

A Tennessee couple that split the $1.586 billion Powerball pot appeared on "Today" show with Savannah Guthrie before being declared official winners.
Miami-Dade Police Department divers assist with pulling one of approximately 30 cars out of a lake in Doral, Florida, on August 8, 2023.
 

Police begin pulling about 30 cars discovered in Florida lake: What they found

After volunteer divers investigating a missing persons case found about 30 vehicles submerged in a Doral, Florida lake, police started removing the cars.
There really isn't a definition of early retirement. Some people use 62, the age at which Americans become eligible for Social Security. (The payments are higher if people wait to sign on at a later age, but the calculation is personal and is often based on financial circumstances and health.) Other analyses figure early retirement from 59½, the age at which people can withdraw funds from 401K or Roth IRA accounts without taxes or penalties. On the other hand, since 65 is the traditional retirement age, there is a case to be made that people can retire as late as 64 and still fall into the "early retirement" category. ( This is the number of retired people in every state .) One thing is certain. Much of what people need to do to retire early is what they have to do to retire at all. Those who retire early do have to make some plans that might not be as important to people who retire at 70 or later, however. Certainly, those who retire at 62 should plan to live at least another two decades. According to the National Center for Health Statistics' National Vital Statistics System, U.S. life expectancy in 2020 was 77.8 years -- but almost 10% of Americans live to be 85 or older. Remaining healthy becomes a bigger challenge as people age, no matter how early they retiree. Obesity and cardiovascular diseases become larger risks. Older people are more likely to suffer from Type 2 diabetes. Exercise and a good diet are important for everyone, but that importance increases with age. Part of what people need to do is prepare as early as possible for the conditions age often brings. Among these are financial plans for disability. Some people begin to live on a single floor in the anticipation of less mobility. Still others have to do with planning for medical care which may become more frequent as they age. Another part of retiring early has to do with finances. The story is that F. Scott Fitzgerald once said to Ernest Hemingway, "You know, the rich are different from you and me," to which Hemingway reportedly replied "Yes, they have more money." This applies to retirement. People need to fund their lives for at least two decades. That means those of modest means may need to sell their homes to be able to afford retirement. Others may need to move to places with lower costs of living. Consider what it costs to retire comfortably in every state . We looked at what early retirement may require, and here is what we found.
 

Why Americans are claiming Social Security benefits earlier

More Americans plan to claim Social Security benefits for retirement earlier than later, even if it means leaving money behind. Here's why.
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) — a widely prescribed group of medications that combat heartburn, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), and ulcers — are the most widely prescribed class of drugs worldwide, with annual global sales of about $13 billion. More than 15 million Americans take the drugs, both prescription-strength and the commonly available over-the-counter versions. These […]
 

Drugs used to control heartburn, stomach acid raise dementia risk

People who took acid reflux drugs for more than 4 years faced a 33% greater likelihood of developing dementia
Taylor Swift performs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville , Tenn., Friday, May 5, 2023.
 

How to get tickets to Taylor Swift's new North American tour dates

The sport of buying Taylor Swift tickets is back! With new North American dates on the horizon, here are some tips to help you score tickets.
Missy Elliott performs at the 2018 Essence Festival at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Saturday, July 7, 2018, in New Orleans. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: LABB110
 

What is hip-hop? Your burning questions ahead of the 50th anniversary

While hip-hop has become such a well known culture, like many great movements of our history, it's not easy to define.

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