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πGood morning, Short List friends. John Riley here. Well, you've made it to the weekend. And what's more, we're all big winners after Punxsutawney Phil stood strong and dodged his shadow, ensuring (probably) a speedy onset of spring. Time to celebrate with some of the best stories of the week from USA TODAY! |
Weary of border battle, Texas town braces for convoy |
π΅In the long-running battle over immigration and border security, perhaps nowhere is more shaken than tiny Eagle Pass, Texas. Already, a pleasant riverfront park has become a militarized outpost. Now residents are wondering whether a planned border convoy from a group billing themselves as "God's Army" will bring more disruption. Read more |
Why Black Americans say they can't be themselves at work |
For many Black and Brown workers, "code-switching" ‒ changing their appearance, speech and behavior to fit in ‒ is a way of life. "Had I not code-switched and conformed, I would not have been seen as having leadership potential," said author and executive Regina Lawless. The habit is becoming more common amid the conservative backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion. Read more |
'Are you getting out of the country?' |
πEcuador is one of many countries that have beckoned U.S. retirees with lower costs that equal a higher quality of life in recent years. But drug-related violence in the nation, long considered one of Lain America's safest, has highlighted the uncertainties and tough choices that Americans who choose to retire abroad sometimes face. Read more |
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