Thursday, October 2, 2025

Time for the ‘Showgirl’ to take the stage

Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," drops soon. It's Thursday's news. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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The Short List

Thu Oct 2 2025

 

Rebecca Morin Newsletter Writer

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👋 Hey there! Rebecca Morin here. A little (personal) breaking news to start: This is my last edition writing the Short List! The newsletter will continue with a new author, Phaedra Trethan, who takes over on Monday.

Thank you for reading and trusting me to bring you the news directly to your inbox! But don't fret, I'm not going far. You'll still be seeing my name here at USA TODAY!

In Thursday's news:

Taylor Swift's new era starts at midnight.
President Donald Trump's Supreme Court winning streak is going to be tested.
It's been 75 years of Charlie Brown and his good friend Snoopy.

But first: An alien spacecraft? 🛸 No, it's just a comet that is confirmed to have originated outside Earth's solar system.

The new era begins

OK, Swifties, the countdown has started. Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," drops on Friday at midnight Eastern time. But ahead of the release, more than 1,000 fans lined up to celebrate the album at Spotify's "dazzling" three-day immersive experience. 🎤 See inside the experience.

Mark your calendars: USA TODAY live show to discuss Taylor Swift's new album.
Watch Swifties go full 'Showgirl' for Taylor Swift's movie.

Music Taylor Swift Album

People hug outside a Spotify pop-up event for Taylor Swift's album "The Life of a Showgirl" in New York City, U.S., September 30, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Kylie Cooper, REUTERS

A Supreme Court test

Trump has seen win after win in the nation's highest court. But now, the Supreme Court will begin deciding the ultimate fate of Trump's policies in the new term that starts Monday. The main focus will be on Trump's continued testing of the limits of his authority, including his sweeping tariffs. 👉 See how Trump's winning streak will be tested.

Pentagon tells Congress that Trump has determined U.S. is in 'armed conflict' with cartels.
Trump takes shutdown politics to new levels of pain and partisanship.
Poll: Americans blame Trump, GOP most for shutdown.

Usa Trump Inauguration

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025.

Chip Somodevilla, via REUTERS

Real quick

TV's favorite janitor knows about overcoming challenges – on and off screen.
Why this 2,000-year-old Chinese therapy is still thriving.
Our NBA experts ranked the top 25 players. Is it the same as yours? 
Can a sea of naked cyclists change Trump's mind on Portland?
A sweet new Crocs collab.

From radio host to political pundit

He was once known simply as a gossip guru. But in recent years, Charlamagne Tha God has emerged as one of America's most prominent political pundits, from beefing with President Donald Trump to predicting Joe Biden's 2024 downfall. 👉 How Charlamagne became a critical voice in politics.

Inside The Breakfast Club studio, where Charlamagne Tha God talks politics and culture.

Charlamagne Tha God

Radio host and podcaster Charlamagne tha God speaks with USA TODAY on Sept. 18, 2025, from The Breakfast Club studio in New York about how he's become a voice for his listeners and Americans who feel disillusioned with the status quo.

Emma Rose Milligan, for USA TODAY

A milestone for Peanuts

Good grief! How long has it been? The first Peanuts comic strip was published 75 years ago today. Charlie Brown, his pal Snoopy and the rest of the not-so-merry Peanuts gang have remained salient despite the passage of time, even finding a loyal band of followers in Gen Z. 👉 Why the comic is more poignant than ever.

Photos: Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang turn 75.
The "Peanuts" gang is making Apple TV+ its home.

Mlb Baltimore Orioles At Toronto Blue Jays

The Peanuts characters Linus and Charlie Brown and Snoopy were on hand for the ceremonial first pitch and pose for a photo with pitcher Braydon Fisher before a game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Sept. 13, 2025 in Toronto, Can.

Nick Turchiaro, Imagn Images

A break from the news

💍 It's not too early for holiday shopping – especially when it involves sparkly jewelry.
💸 Don't overlook these 3 major retirement expenses.
👕 How to deep clean a top-load washing machine.

Rebecca Morin is a newsletter writer at USA TODAY. Got thoughts or feedback? Reach out to her at rdmorin@usatoday.com

Christa Gail Pike is pictured.

If Christa Pike's execution is carried out, she would become the first woman executed in Tennessee in 200 years and the 19th woman executed in modern U.S. history.

Members of the public and congregants seen as Police and other emergency responders attend the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, where multiple were injured after stabbing and car attack on Yom Kippur, on October 2, 2025 in the Crumpsall suburb of Manchester, England.
 

2 dead in England synagogue attack on Yom Kippur, police say

The attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester comes as Jewish people observe the holiday of Yom Kippur.

Prince William and Princess Kate visit a commemorative playground at Churchtown Primary School on Sept. 23, 2025, in Southport, England.
 

Daily Mail publisher targeted William and Kate, Harry's lawyers say

Lawyers representing Prince Harry have said in court that the publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid also targeted Prince William and Princess Kate.

United States Department of Education logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025.
 

Education Department emails blame Democrats for shutdown

Outgoing messages from furloughed agency staffers say the government shutdown is Democrats' fault.

Routine vaccine coverage among children has slipped in most counties
 

New vaccination maps reveal outbreak risks. Is your county protected?

New data shows widespread erosion in vaccination coverage in over 75% of U.S. counties, leaving many without immunity from outbreaks.

Kylie Kelce, right, and husband Jason Kelce attend the premiere of "Kelce" in Philadelphia on Sept. 8, 2023.
 

Kylie Kelce recalls revealing miscarriage to Jason Kelce on his birthday

Kylie Kelce opened up about her past miscarriage with husband Jason Kelce in an emotional appearance on her podcast.

Joy Reid
 

Joy Reid's new gig, and why she feels free to cover Charlie Kirk

Political commentator Joy Reid sits down with USA TODAY to talk about her MSNBC cancellation, Charlie Kirk and "The Joy Reid Show" on YouTube.

Closeup of business woman holding sore tummy while feeling ill with menstrual stomach cramps in an office.
 

This US company is offering paid 'period leave.' What is that?

Data shows more than half of U.S. women experience some degree of dysmenorrhea, the medical term for a painful period.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 06: CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani (L) and FIFA President Gianni Infantino look on during the trophy ceremony after Mexico beat the United States 2-1 to win the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 between the United States and Mexico at NRG Stadium on July 06, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)
 

FIFA shut down Trump's threat to move 2026 World Cup matches

The U.S. president suggested that he could move matches away from certain cities.

Mechanics work on cars at a garage in San Diego, California April 17, 2014.
 

Why car repairs are more expensive in 2025 — and it's not just tariffs

The price of car repairs is reaching record highs. Here's why drivers can expect to pay more to get their vehicles fixed today.

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