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Saturday, December 23, 2023

Your weekend must reads ๐Ÿ—ž

Christmas nostalgia and more.

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The Short List

Sat Dec 23 2023

 

John Riley Audience Editor

๐ŸŒ„Good morning, friends of The Short List! I'm John Riley, and I'm getting excited now that Christmas is right around the corner. What about you? Are you feeling that warm holiday glow?๐ŸŽ„ (More on that later.)

While you're arranging your poinsettias and mistletoe, I hope you'll take a break to catch up with some of the week's best stories from USA TODAY. Happy holidays!

Trump disqualified from Colorado ballot: What's next?

๐Ÿ—ณ️The blockbuster court decision in Colorado to keep Donald Trump off the GOP presidential ballot shook the political world and also ignited a debate: Should courts or voters decide if a candidate is disqualified for the presidency? Here's a look at how voters across the country responded to the decision, and what may happen next. Read more

Adderall shortage puts squeeze on ADHD patients

๐Ÿ’ŠAmid a nationwide ADHD drug shortage, some patients are being forced to scramble to find alternative medications or else pay more for expensive brand-name drugs. The prices retail community pharmacies pay for several popular ADHD drugs have outpaced inflation – and in some cases doubled or tripled – since last fall. Read more

Christmas nostalgia: It's OK to feel warm and fuzzy

๐ŸŽMany people feel a wistful longing at Christmas for their childhood days, when holidays meant times of celebration and joy. Experts say that while dwelling on the past has a downside, nostalgia's net effect on our psychological well-being is overwhelmingly positive. Read more

Keep scrolling! There are more great stories below.๐Ÿ‘‡ See you next week.

JN.1 is a fast-growing COVID variant spreading this season.

The JN.1 variant is responsible for roughly one fifth of current COVID infections, estimates the CDC. These are the current symptoms to watch for.

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The U.S Capitol is seen on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, in Washington.
 

The gay sex scandal in the Senate everyone can't stop talking about

Experts wonder whether the incident would have been treated differently had the sex in question been straight. It speaks to a discomfort with gay sex.

From hurricanes to high-profile trials to a chaotic vote for House speaker, here is 2023 in photos.
 

USA TODAY Pictures of the Year 2023

From hurricanes to high-profile trials to a chaotic vote for House speaker, here is the year in photos: a look back at 2023's biggest moments.

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Hostages in Gaza were sexually assaulted. Chilling details emerge

Doctors who have been treating released hostages confirmed some suffered violent sexual assaults while they were held captive in Gaza.

No self-respecting NFL fan willingly chooses this life. Only deeply embedded dads would impose this fandom on children — and now I'm one of them.
 

Father shares 'the (expletive) Jets' with new son, and it's amazing

No self-respecting NFL fan willingly chooses this life. Only deeply embedded dads would impose this fandom on children — and now I'm one of them.

Sister Jeannine Gramick has been a longtime advocate for LGBTQ people in the Catholic Church. She met with Pope Francis on Oct. 17, 2023, and a friend made her a bookmark with the photo she has with him into a bookmark that Gramick tucks inside her prayer book.
 

'Ultimate dream' is marriage. But LGBTQ couples thrilled to be blessed

Since the Vatican declared ordained ministers could give blessings, priests friendly to LGBTQ people have fielded requests by same-sex couples.

The Hot Wheels "Sweet 16" collection of original cars first released in 1968.
 

Hot Wheels appeared in 1968. 55 years later, they're going strong.

While kids like Hot Wheels because they look good and go fast, collectors are buying back their childhoods by investing in rare toy cars.

A black jaguar stands next to a block of ice at the Rio de Janeiro BioPark Zoo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sept. 22, 2023.
 

'No such thing': Wildlife department refutes Texas man's panther sighting

Jerel Hall, a Huntsville resident, said he spotted a black panther on his property. But Texas wildlife officials believe it to be a house cat.

Brodie the Goldendoodle, a service dog, travels with his owner Cliff Brush Jr. to various sports events. Brodie has a lucrative social media platform.
 

How does dog at Lakers game make more money than some NBA players?

Brodie the Goldendoodle is a lucrative dog who has made a splash at pro events such as a Lakers game. He'll make his NHL debut Saturday.

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