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The Short List

Sat Aug 3 2024

 

John Riley Audience Editor

More states across the USA are making it harder to vote. Hawaii's iconic Waikiki Beach has become "ground zero" for climate change threats. And Simone Biles' incredible gymnastics feats are stressing out many folks watching at home.

👋Hi there, friends! John Riley here. It's been a great week for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics − here's a look at all the Americans who have medaled so far.🥇 As you get set to tune in to Saturday's events, please give a cheer for these great USA TODAY reads you may have missed. That's the spirit!

But first: Remember the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge?🤔 It's 10 years old − and it's here to stay.

Mapping the states that are making it harder to vote

In the wake of former President Donald Trump's lies about a stolen election in 2020, more than half of U.S. state legislatures implemented new laws restricting voters' access to the polls. The laws are often part of sweeping bills − mostly from Republican-led legislatures − targeting multiple parts of the process, including absentee voting, early voting, and Election Day voting. See which states are making it harder to vote.🗳️

Hawaii's beaches are disappearing due to climate change

Hawaii's most famous coastline, Waikiki Beach, is not going to be the same much longer. The beaches flanking Waikiki have narrowed and, in some areas, are nonexistent. During high tide or if there's a swell, waves crash onto walkways, soaking passersby. Confronted by climate change, Waikiki and the broader Hawaiian islands are rethinking their future to ensure their survival as a tourist hub. See what could be next for Oahu's beaches.🌊

Why you can't breathe while watching Simone Biles

Do you feel your body tensing up and your heart beginning to race when Simone Biles and her gymnastics teammates take the floor? You're not alone. Feeling stressed or anxious while watching the Olympics is not unusual for viewers, experts say. Here's what it means, and why it's a good thing.😲

Keep scrolling: There are more great stories below.👇 See you next week!

The remains of Sue Brimeyer's

A Lahaina grandmother recalls a harrowing night spent in the heart of the Maui fire a year ago, the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century.

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Evan Gershkovich greets his mother Ella Milman after he arrived back in the United States as U.S. President Joe Biden looks on on August 1, 2024 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Their release, negotiated as part of a 24-person prisoner exchange with Russia that involved at least six countries, is the largest prisoner exchange in post-Soviet history.
 

Behind the prisoner swap that freed Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan

Prisoner swap that freed Americans detained in Russia took months of delicate deliberations. Here's how the deal was done.

Brett Allred and his son Riley
 

His son died by suicide. What he found on his phone horrified him.

His 23-year-old son died by suicide in February. What he saw on his son's phone was horrifying: "If he hadn't seen this, he would be alive today."

Planning for a secure and fulfilling retirement: Avoid common mistakes to ensure your financial well-being.
 

Americans are badly misinformed about the probate process

Many Americans know surprisingly little about the legal process that follows a loved one's death.

Writers from across the network put together the 2024 USA TODAY Bars of the Year.
 

The best bars across America in 2024: See USA TODAY's top picks

From the finest cocktail meccas to the beachiest beach bars you can visit, this is USA TODAY's 27 best bars in America in 2024.

Crammed Seat
 

Passengers are forced to do odd things because of the space shortage

Airlines have raised their luggage fees, while quietly reducing the space in the main cabin, so there's less room for your personal belongings.

A newly found cave opens opportunities for lunar settlement by humans.
 

How discovery of a moon cave may help future lunar explorers

The discovery of what could be the first cave on the moon spurred hopes that it could be used as a base to protect astronauts in the future.

Smooch!
 

I tried virtual polyamory. One word? Mess.

"The Sims 4" now includes a non-monogamy option. In reality, people's beliefs about monogamy and non-monogamy aren't as malleable as a click away.

Closeup of hands on a railing of a cruise ship as the sun sets in the background.
 

How to keep kids safer on cruises

Cruises are popular travel options for families, but numerous arrests in recent months may have raised concerns about child safety on board.

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