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The Short List

Sat Mar 16 2024

 

John Riley Audience Editor

More American cities are taking a tough-on-crime approach, reversing a wave of criminal justice reforms. USA TODAY digs deep into college basketball coaches' compensation. And actress Olivia Munn's breast cancer revelation brought needed attention to the disease.

πŸ‘‹Welcome to The Short List weekend, home to some of the week's best stories. I'm John Riley, and as my name suggests, I'm excited for St. Patrick's Day! Our friends at Reviewed have all the answers on enjoying the holiday.

But first: It's almost Selection Sunday. πŸ€Enter USA TODAY's NCAA tournament bracket contest for a chance at a $1 million prize.

Criminal justice reform under siege: 'A stunning turnabout'

Voters and political leaders across the country are returning to a tough-on-crime approach, in some cases reversing reforms passed just a few years ago. The new wave of laws extends to even liberal enclaves like San Francisco, a surprising turn from a wave of reforms passed in the wake of George Floyd's murder. ⚖️ Here's what's behind the "get-tough" movement.

Michigan State's Tom Izzo piles up low-key $93 million

Michigan State's Tom Izzo is making roughly $6.2 million this season, which puts him third behind only Bill Self of Kansas and John Calipari of Kentucky. What's unusual, however, is the way that Izzo and Michigan State have gotten to this point – piecing together big-money contracts for nearly three decades with little public acrimony, even as Izzo's stature has grown. ⛹🏾 Read how Izzo has prospered on his terms for 30 years.

Highest-paid women's hoops coach: 'Mulkey Mania' takes hold at LSU
Most underpaid men's coaches: Paris, Painter make list
Most overpaid men's coaches: Calipari, Woodson fall short

Olivia Munn reveals breast cancer diagnosis: What you should know

Olivia Munn, 43, shared on Instagram  this week that she has undergone treatment for breast cancer, including a double mastectomy. "I'm lucky," Munn wrote. "We caught it with enough time that I had options." Her case serves as a crucial reminder about the prevalence of the disease and the importance of early detection. ⚕️Here's what to know about the disease.

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

Annabelle Boudreau poses for a portrait at Purgatory Creek Park in Eden Prairie, Minn., on March 4, 2024.

The case of a registered sex offender on the swim team at a Wisconsin university raises questions about where colleges should draw the line.

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Protesters outside of the United States Capitol as the House voted and approved a bill Wednesday that would force TikTok's parent company to sell the popular social media app or face a practical ban in the U.S.
 

Are they really banning TikTok? What you need to know.

The House voted overwhelmingly to approve a measure that would ban TikTok from operating in the United States or force a sale. What you need to know.

Thirteen-year-old Paige Stool views part of the eclipse with glasses, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at the Science Spectrum in Lubbock, Texas.
 

Fake eclipse glasses have caused alarm. Are your's safe?

Are eclipse glasses sold on Amazon and other online platforms safe? Here's what experts say.

Deion Sanders led Colorado to a 4-8 record in his first season as head coach.
 

Deion Sanders has had no off-campus visits with recruits since hiring

Colorado coach Deion Sanders has been landing top recruits but hasn't visited them off-campus or used the private air travel service budgeted for him.

"It could happen to you." A Powerball ticket can make you a millionaire overnight. Tickets start at $2 apiece.
 

For retirement savings, is $1M the new normal?

Looking for the best states to retire? Some analysts say $1M is the retirement benchmark, and you'll need it in these states.

"The Drew Barrymore Show" will return to TV on September 18 amid the Writers Guild of America strikes
 

Drew Barrymore is promoting these pills. But experts aren't impressed.

Experts say that the growing market for "natural" menopause treatments is deterring women away from effective hormone replacement therapy.

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida announced wildlife experts in March 2024, caught 500 pounds of Burmese pythons, including one more than 16 feet long, after finding a nest of the snakes in Collier County during National Invasive Species Awareness Week.
 

500 pounds of snake: See colossal python mating ball snagged in Florida

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida reported it caught 11 pythons and put them down 'humanely." Burmese pythons are invasive in Florida.

Warmer temperatures trigger early spring flowers to bloom, bringing an earlier than ususal pollen season.
 

Warmer temperatures are leading to earlier, longer allergy season

Flowers and trees are blooming up to three weeks earlier than normal, which means a longer and more severe allergy season could be in store.

No. 7: Spiaggia dei Conigli, Italy.
 

The top 10 best beaches in the world, according to Tripadvisor

From Portugal to Hawaii, here are the 10 best beaches in the world, according to Tripadvisor's 2024 Traveler's Choice Award for Beaches.

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