The Short List

Sat Mar 23 2024

John Riley | Audience Editor

The Georgia election case against Donald Trump has reached a critical stage. Employees are having a harder time actually using their paid time off. And Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis has shocked the public.

👋Happy NCAA Saturday! It's John, and my bracket is in flames.🔥 In the plus column, I've got some of the best stories of the week from USA TODAY. So enjoy a few great reads as you get ready for today's hoops action.🏀

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What's next for Fani Willis in Georgia election case?

When will the Georgia election fraud case against Donald Trump get to trial? That's a question no one can answer right now, especially since a judge has allowed Trump to appeal his decision to allow Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case. So what happens next? Since a Trump trial has the potential to affect the outcome of the presidential election, it's a question with enormous importance. ⚖️Here's what could be next for Willis and Trump.

•	'This is not going away': Troubles lie ahead for DA Fani Willis
•	Seize his accounts? What happens if Trump can't put up $454 million in NY case?

PTO denied: Why it's getting harder to take time off

There's always been a gap between how much vacation employees ask for and how much they get. But lately, that gap has been getting wider, data show. Social media is rife with workers venting being asked to work on their wedding day or the day of a family funeral. 🏖️ Why it's harder than ever to get time off work.

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'Ozempic babies' surprising women taking weight-loss drug

Women taking weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro are getting pregnant, in most cases unintentionally, they say, despite being on birth control or dealing with years of fertility issues. Doctors say there are good reasons why weight loss drugs appear to boost fertility, but they say these medications should never be taken to get pregnant. Why weight loss drugs may boost fertility

•	Ozempic lawsuits: Dozens sue drugmakers, alleging harmful side effects
•	Oprah opens up: Star discusses weight-loss medications, 'shame' of weight gain