👋 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! |
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. | 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 |
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. | 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 |
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. | 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 |
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. | 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 |
Rebecca Morin is a newsletter writer at USA TODAY. Got thoughts or feedback? Reach out to her at rdmorin@usatoday.com. | | 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. | | The attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester comes as Jewish people observe the holiday of Yom Kippur. | | | | Lawyers representing Prince Harry have said in court that the publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid also targeted Prince William and Princess Kate. | | | | Outgoing messages from furloughed agency staffers say the government shutdown is Democrats' fault. | | | | New data shows widespread erosion in vaccination coverage in over 75% of U.S. counties, leaving many without immunity from outbreaks. | | | | Kylie Kelce opened up about her past miscarriage with husband Jason Kelce in an emotional appearance on her podcast. | | | | Political commentator Joy Reid sits down with USA TODAY to talk about her MSNBC cancellation, Charlie Kirk and "The Joy Reid Show" on YouTube. | | | | Data shows more than half of U.S. women experience some degree of dysmenorrhea, the medical term for a painful period. | | | | The U.S. president suggested that he could move matches away from certain cities. | | | | The price of car repairs is reaching record highs. Here's why drivers can expect to pay more to get their vehicles fixed today. | | | | | Brighten your day with one of our games. | | | | |
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