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👋Good morning, Short List family. John Riley here. It has been a week, hasn't it? Let's hope the weekend brings us all a break from the madness. With so much huge news, some other items inevitably flew under the radar. Why not rest and recharge with these great stories from USA TODAY? |
Virginia Senate candidate's military record under scrutiny |
The Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Virginia, a decorated Navy veteran, has made repeated references to becoming disabled after he was "blown up" in combat and has stressed that he has scars from his military service. Yet the Navy service record for Hung Cao, who won the GOP primary in June, does not show a Purple Heart award, nor does his record indicate that he received the Navy's Combat Action Ribbon.🎖️ |
More homeowners asking: Is insurance worth it? |
A recent study from the Insurance Information Institute found that 12% of Americans no longer have home insurance, up from 5% in 2019. 🏡The spike is being driven by a dramatic rise in the cost of coverage , adding a burden to households already struggling to afford staples such as groceries, cars and health care. |
Gopher tortoises removed from site of Hyundai plant |
Construction of Hyundai Motor Company's $7.6 billion electric vehicle manufacturing plant near Savannah has made national headlines. But before construction began in 2023, some 106 gopher tortoises – Georgia's state reptile – were collected and transported about 30 miles to the Fort Stewart Army base. 🐢 Carrying out such a project is no small task. |
Real quick: Welcome to the weekend✨ |
Keep scrolling! There are more great stories below.👇 See you next week. | | | | Nearly 2 years after Iran crushed a wave of women's rights protests, the hijab has become so toxic that conservatives are trying to distance themselves from it. | | | |  | More people in public places are foregoing headphones and loudly sharing their lives with everyone. But why? | | | | The U.S. military's submarine drone named the Manta Ray was seemingly spotted on Google Maps sitting at California's Port Hueneme naval base. | | | | Is the secret to finding love embracing chaos? I went to the viral Chaotic Singles Party to find out. | | | | Major League Baseball's trade deadline is set for July 30 and teams have just a few weeks left to decide whether to buy or sell. | | | | Tuscany is offering incentives of up to $32,145 for individuals to move to its rural villages and contribute to their revitalization. Here's how. | | | | Judge Reinhold, who stars in the "Beverly Hills Cop" franchise alongside Eddie Murphy, recalled the 1980s film that he feels sidelined his career. | | | | Hooters has permanently closed several "underperforming" restaurants across the country. Here's what we know so far about which locations have closed. | | | | Here are the video games we're most excited about this summer. | | | | | Brighten your day with one of our games. | | | | | |
