Stop COVID variants by vaccinating kids

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Today's Opinions   Tuesday, November 30 We can stop the spread of COVID variants by vaccinating kids Here's what we have for today: Happy Tuesday! We are leading the newsletter with a column from Dr. Thomas K. Lew about how we can stop the spread of COVID, including variants, by vaccinating everyone — including children. We also are sharing some columns you might've missed including one about Taylor Swift. Omicron: COVID-19 vaccinations for kids will help top the spread By Dr. Thomas K. Lew We are entering what appears to be yet another transition period of the pandemic – cases and deaths have declined from the peak of the delta surge, but they are not zero. Meanwhile, the new omicron variant is possibly rising as a serious threat. As a hospital provider, I still see very sick unvaccinated younger individuals and moderately sick vaccinated people who are either elderly or with compromised immune systems. Now is the time as a nation to seize our opportunity and consolidate our gains to end our continuing national COVID-19 crisis. Today's Editorial Cartoon Marc Murphy, USA TODAY Network USA TODAY Network • November political cartoon gallery from the USA TODAY Network So you want to become a better writer? Be a better reader. By Benjamin Dreyer People who write habitually – for work or for fun, journal entries or blog posts, book reports or short stories – often want to put their better foot forward, but the eccentricities and minutiae of the English language can be extraordinarily daunting. As a professional word person, I know this as well as anyone: There's always so freaking much to remember, from the basic differentiation between treacherous homophones (their, they're, there), to the fine points of grammar (subject-verb agreement! the dreaded subjunctive!), to where to put the punctuation. (Some days I'm tempted to save up all the commas, colons and periods and dump them at the end of whatever I'm writing and leave it to the reader to sort out.) These things are important, to be sure: God is in the details, they tell us, but so, they tell us, is the devil. And sometimes I'm simply asked for simple big-ticket advice on improving one's writing.  Pancreatic cancer treatments are improving, and there's cause for hope By Drs. William R. Jarnagin and Alice Wei Over the past few years, we have lost several iconic figures to the same deadly disease, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Congressman John Lewis and "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek. Each of these leaders – and thousands of other fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers, lovers and friends passed away after losing a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest of all cancers. In the oncology world, pancreatic cancer has frustrated doctors, scientists and other experts for decades, while causing untold suffering for patients. Often called "the silent killer," pancreatic cancer usually does not carry symptoms until the tumors have advanced to the point where they invade nearby organs. Other columns to read today • Omicron was found by South Africa COVID experts, now country is target • Taylor Swift, rerecording to own her masters, is more punk rock than I am • America has a plastic problem, and our recycling efforts need help • Adopted children live with trauma, rejection. But education can help Columns on qualified immunity • Qualified immunity: 8 myths about why police need it to protect the public • Colorado took a revolutionary step to reform policing. Here's how we did it. • When police are out of line, they should face remedial action. But don't end qualified immunity • No one should be immune from accountability when they harm another person This newsletter was compiled by Jaden Amos. Discover more with our newsletters: Get the latest headlines, things to do and more in your inbox. Sign up here.   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2021 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102

3 students dead in shooting

"I'm shocked. It's devastating." Authorities are seeking answers after a deadly shooting at a Michigan high school. It's Tuesday's news. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

The Short List   Tuesday, November 30 3 students dead in shooting "I'm shocked. It's devastating." Authorities are seeking answers after a deadly shooting at a Michigan high school. It's Tuesday's news. A 15-year-old suspect is in custody after a shooting that left three dead and injured six, including a teacher. The trial of the former officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright has started. And the college football coaching carousel continues to spin. 👋It's Julius, with all the news you need to know Tuesday. But first, a "fearsome" deep sea monster. 😱 A fish that is pure nightmare fuel washed up on a beach in California. The Short List is a snappy USA TODAY news roundup. Subscribe to the newsletter here or text messages here. 3 students dead after shooting in Michigan high school A 15-year-old student was taken into custody Tuesday after authorities say he fatally shot three students and injured six people , including a teacher, at a high school north of Detroit. The student, a sophomore, was arrested within minutes of the shooting, said Oakland County Undersheriff Mike McCabe. The student fired anywhere from 15 to 20 shots during the attack, McCabe said. A motive wasn't clear. One handgun, a semi-automatic, was recovered. The suspect, whose name was not released, invoked his right to remain silent, McCabe said. "I'm shocked," said Tim Throne, Oxford Community Schools Superintendent. "It's devastating."  Police cars rush to the scene after a shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan. Police had a teen suspect in custody. Liz Shepard/The Times Herald 'Wrong gun' or manslaughter? Former officer goes on trial in Daunte Wright's death Jury selection began Tuesday in the manslaughter trial of a former Minnesota police officer who shot a Black man while yelling "Taser" during a traffic stop this year. Kim Potter, 49, is charged with first- and second-degree manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright, 20, in a Minneapolis suburb. Prosecutors say Potter was a veteran officer who recklessly handled her firearm. Defense attorneys say she made an "innocent mistake," according to court filings. Two days after the shooting, Potter and the police chief resigned. She had been with the Brooklyn Center police for 26 years. Kim Potter is charged with first- and second-degree manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright. Bruce Bisping, AP What everyone's talking about • As controversy over Kyle Rittenhouse's enrollment swirls, Arizona State says he is not currently a student. • Amputation 'was on the table': Tiger Woods doesn't shy away from how serious his leg injury really was. • Family of 9-year-old Astroworld victim rejects Travis Scott's offer to pay for funeral. • CNN's Chris Cuomo used his media sources to get intel on brother Andrew's accusers. • What is negging? The popular flirting technique that hinges on emotional manipulation, explained. The Short List is free, but several stories we link to are subscriber-only. Consider supporting our journalism and become a USA TODAY digital subscriber today. Trump's former chief of staff agrees to cooperate with Jan. 6 committee Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows is cooperating with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection , possibly averting a contempt citation for defying the panel's subpoena for documents and testimony. Committee Chairman Bernie Thompson, D-Miss., said Meadows, who initially refused to cooperate, "has been engaging with the Select Committee through his attorney." Thompson said Meadows has produced records and will appear for an initial deposition. But Thompson noted that his cooperation did not rule out future action. The committee subpoenaed Meadows for his communications with Trump on Jan. 6 and with organizers of a rally where the president spoke before a mob attacked the Capitol.  • Trump's Jan. 6 records on the line in federal appeals court Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows is now cooperating with the congressional Jan. 6 committee. Patrick Semansky, AP CDC adjusts guidance on booster shots after new variant emerges The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday recommended that all adults get a COVID-19 booster shot  after the emergence of the new omicron variant. The CDC had advised people over 50 or those living in a long-term care facility "should" get a booster, while all other adults "may" get boosters at least six months after their previous shots. Now all adults should get a booster, the CDC said. The CDC's guidance comes two days before President Joe Biden said he would release details on how his administration planned to combat COVID-19 this winter with vaccines, boosters and testing rather than lockdowns.  • How serious is omicron? It will take weeks to understand the new coronavirus variant, experts say • Omicron is here: How to manage your anxiety about the new variant Real quick • 'May you continue to shine like a diamond': Rihanna has been named a national hero of Barbados. • 'I made that dream reality': Miss Kentucky Elle Smith is crowned 2021 Miss USA. • College Football Playoff rankings prediction: Should Michigan or Alabama be No. 2? • Meet Biden's 'climate cabinet': A who's who of 9 senior officials tackling climate change. • FedEx 'debacle': Driver dumped packages into an Alabama ravine at least six times, police say. Brian Kelly bolts for Baton Rouge The college football coaching carousel continued to spin Monday as LSU announced Brian Kelly would its next head coach. Kelly's decision to leave Notre Dame for LSU is shocking  given how well-established he has been as the school's winningest coach in history at 113-40. Plus, 11-1 Notre Dame is still in contention for the College Football Playoff should one of the current contenders like Cincinnati, Michigan or Oklahoma State lose in their conference championship games. Kelly's move to the SEC comes less than a day after Lincoln Riley's surprising move to USC from Oklahoma, another established program with recent success. • Brian Kelly apologizes to Notre Dame football team for not sharing news of departure in person • Opinion: LSU football hires big-name coach in Brian Kelly, but Nick Saban shouldn't worry A break from the news • 💻 Cyber Monday 2021 isn't over yet: Shop all the epic sales still on at Apple, iRobot and more. • 📦 Why are we so obsessed with tracking our online purchases? It's complicated. • 🍗 Still eating your Thanksgiving leftovers from days ago? Toss them; they've gone bad now. This is a compilation of stories from across the USA TODAY Network. 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