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Chinese spies targeting Alaska? HBCU program falls short.

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser The Short List Sat Jun 3 2023 John Riley |  Audience Editor Good morning!👋 I'm John Riley, and this is The Short List weekend edition✨, where we take a second look at some of the tastiest stories of the week from USA TODAY. Pull up a chair and dig in!🍽️ Are Chinese spies targeting Alaska? 🕵️Chinese citizens posing as tourists but suspected of being spies have made several attempts in recent years to gain access to military facilities in Alaska, according to U.S. officials. Why Alaska? The state increasingly is seen as key to U.S. homeland defense given its proximity to Russia, the ballistic missile threat from North Korea, and rising tensions with China. Read more US Figure Skating hire rekindles controversy ⛸️More than four years after U.S. Figure Skating was rocked by the suspension and death of John Coughlin, a national champion accused by at least four female skaters of sexual assault, the organization has hired a well-known supporter of Coughlin's for a key role working with its athletes. The decision to hire Kelsey Parker Gislason was criticized by the highest-profile skater to come forward with allegations against Coughlin: Ashley Wagner, a national champion and Olympic medalist. Read more New online HBCU program falling short of its promise to Black men 🎓An online program launched by historically Black Morehouse College and a for-profit education company has fallen far short of the promises it made, students say. In promotional materials, the school touted its mission to serve Black men who started college but never graduated. But from the start, Morehouse and the for-profit 2U have struggled to meet demand, leaving students to pay the price. Read more How to spot the difference: Your online college course may be run by a for-profit company. Don't miss the other great stories below.👇 Enjoy your weekend, and we'll see you next week.📅 'We are not defaulting' but another fight looms: 5 takeaways The House and Senate have approved the debt ceiling deal by wide bipartisan margins, ending a stressful week in Joe Biden's presidency. READ MORE Advertisement 'A lousy way to govern': Democrats fear a new debt-ceiling precedent President Joe Biden has said he will explore challenging the constitutionality of the debt ceiling. Legal experts say the undertaking is problematic. READ MORE This Pride Month, we need to talk about body dysmorphia. For many members of the LGBTQ community, concerns about body image range from general dissatisfaction to body dysmorphia to eating disorders. READ MORE US life expectancy problem is 'bigger than we ever thought' A new study found the country has been at a life expectancy disadvantage since the 1950s, with more than 50 countries surpassing the U.S. READ MORE An illustrated explanation of Russia's deportation of Ukrainians There was no way out but into the country that destroyed their homes. READ MORE Scientists generate 'electricity from thin air' using humidity Because humidity is ever-present, a harvester could produce clean, pollution-free energy 24/7, rain or shine, at night and without wind. READ MORE Is housing market headed toward a crash? What experts expect in 2023. The housing market across the US is cooling down, but does that mean it's headed for a crash? Here's what experts expect to happen in 2023. READ MORE The West Coast has a powerful protection from hurricanes. Will it last? The familiar foreboding of hurricane season has begun on East Coast. So why don't residents from San Diego to Seattle also fear hurricanes? READ MORE NBA playoffs meets celebrity row: Here's how stars get courtside seats It's been a who's who of Hollywood featured in courtside seats during the NBA playoffs. But just how do celebrities get their coveted courtside seats? READ MORE This 'intentional wardrobe malfunction' is taking off. Here's why. Scarlett Johansson and Sydney Sweeney wore strapless dresses with visible bras. This intentional wardrobe malfunction is the next big fashion moment. READ MORE Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords 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