Tuesday, August 27, 2024

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The Short List

Tue Aug 27 2024

 

Laura L. Davis Audience Editor

@lauradavis

If you see this bug, smash it. It's basically your civic duty! A hostage taken by Hamas-led militants was rescued. And a blast of heat is scorching millions while the first snowflakes could fall elsewhere.

👋Hey, there! Laura Davis here. Long story short, it's time for Tuesday's news.

💰 But first: How much money do you need to earn to be happy? Survey says: $200,000.

Smash this bug

For those in the Northeast and Midwest, get ready to see more of the invasive spotted lanternfly – and get ready to take action.

See one? Smash it. From August into September, lanternflies reach full adulthood with their striking spotted wings and black and red coloring. And the Department of Agriculture recommends that if you see one, squish it. Invasive spotted lanternflies are damaging plants and trees in several parts of the Northeast and Midwest. 👏 What you should know.

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Invasive spotted lanternflies cause damage to plants. Follow us on Instagram for more: @USATODAY.

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Some might say: Oasis is reuniting

So here's the story, morning glory: British rock band Oasis said on Tuesday they would reunite after 15 years, with brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher planning a series of live shows in the United Kingdom next year.

The split: Oasis, whose "Definitely Maybe" was released 30 years ago, split up in 2009 when lead guitarist and main songwriter Noel Gallagher said he could no longer work with frontman Liam.

A new era: The band said tickets would go on sale on Saturday, and the first show will be held in Cardiff, Wales, on July 4, 2025. 🎶 What we know so far.

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Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher of Oasis, the band behind hits like "Wonderwall" and "Champagne Supernova," announced they'll reunite next year for a tour.

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Real quick

Tim Walz's dog, Scout: A conspiracy gone wrong.
Adam Sandler's Netflix special review: Half dumb, half sweet.
Group calls for RFK Jr. investigation over dead whale story.
Feds say Army soldier used AI to create child sex abuse images.
Why Tori Spelling and Brian Austin Green didn't speak for 18 years.
Kroger says $1B in savings will lower prices at Albertsons.

Hostage rescued in Gaza

A "complex rescue operation" in southern Gaza was a success, the Israeli military said Tuesday. A hostage taken by Hamas-led militants during the Oct. 7 rampage into Israel that ignited the war in Gaza was freed and reunited with his family, officials said. Qaid Farhan Alkadi, 52, a member of Israel's Arab Bedouin minority, was in "normal" medical condition, but he said that other hostages "are suffering," according to officials. About 250 people were taken hostage during the Hamas-led attack, and more than 100 of them remain in the hands of militants, though many are believed to be dead. 👉 Here's the latest.

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Qaid Farhan Alkadi is greeted by a loved one at Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, Israel, in this handout photo on Tuesday.

Soroka Medical Center, via REUTERS

Could this be summer's last hurrah?

A short-lived but intense blast of heat is scorching portions of the Midwest and Northeast on Tuesday, one that's sending temperatures to "hazardous" levels in cities such as New York, Chicago and Philadelphia.

Hazardous heat: For some folks, it may be the hottest weather of the entire summer, AccuWeather said, as temperatures top out in the upper 90s to the low 100s with the heat index.

And hypothermia? The National Weather Service warned people in Montana to beware of hypothermia if they planned to spend time outdoors, as the first snowflakes of the season are forecast for higher elevations in the state. 🌡️ See the full forecast.

Storm tracker: New disturbance in the central Atlantic.
Recovering Hawaii still on alert as Hurricane Gilma approaches.

A break from the news

👜 Add to cart: Coach bags are on sale for under $80.
👩‍💻 Ask HR: After a break from work, a returnship can help.
😎 How to feel like you're on vacation without going anywhere.

Laura L. Davis is an Audience Editor at USA TODAY. Say hi: laura@usatoday.com. Support quality journalism like this? Subscribe to USA TODAY here.

Angela Cortese's second retrieval, in June 2020, resulted in the birth of her son. Cortese, right, and her wife have since welcomed another child via IVF.

Women who underwent excruciating fertility procedures with little-to-no medication expressed their pain every step of the way – but no one listened.

Since it's introduction to the United States in 1999, the West Nile virus has infected 52,944 Americans and been responsible for 2,463 deaths.
 

West Nile hit Dr. Fauci like a 'truck.' What to know about the virus.

Amid peak season, Dr. Anthony Fauci contracted West Nile virus. Most don't develop symptoms, but the virus can cause neurological issues and death.

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) looks to pass during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium.
 

NFL roster cuts: Live updates ahead of Tuesday's deadline

The NFL's cutdown day has come and gone, as all 32 teams had to reduce their rosters to 53 players by Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline.

Fans pose with a childhood photo cutout of Taylor Swift at the Stone Harbor Museum in New Jersey. Aug. 12, 2024.
 

Taylor Swift's childhood vacation spot opens exhibit with family photos

The Stone Harbor Museum opened an exhibit for Swifties to take a look into Taylor Swift's childhood summer vacations at the New Jersey Shore.

Stanley Kotowski
 

Body found could be missing man who vanished on family vacation in SC

Stanley Kotowski vanished while vacationing on Hilton Head Island with his family. A body found Monday underneath a home is believed to be Kotowski, police say.

Olivia Troye, former Trump administration national security official, speaks during Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois on August 21, 2024.
 

Trump is using the '2020 playbook' again, will say election is rigged

Former Trump White House national security advisor warns the GOP nominee is planning to claim the election was rigged - again.

Steve Martin, Selena Gomez and Martin Short return as Charles, Mabel and Oliver in Season 4 of "Only Murders in the Building."
 

'Only Murders' doesn't change at all in Season 4: review

Some shows evolve with time. Not "Only Murders in the Building," which follows the same formula four seasons in. But that's better than being worse.

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump
 

10 VERY reasonable demands Trump should make before debating Harris

Tender little darling Donald Trump is casting doubt on whether he'll show up to a Sept. 10 debate with Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.

Chaffee County search and rescue personnel look for a hiker stranded near Mount Shavano, Colorado.
 

Office retreat gone wrong: Hiker rescued after becoming stranded on mountain

A man on an office retreat to a mountain in Colorado became lost and stranded in a storm, prompting an overnight rescue.

People await President Donald Trump's arrival Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at the Robeson County Fairgrounds in Lumberton.
 

How these NC Native American voters became staunch Trump supporters

This county, home to the largest Native American tribe in North Carolina, voted blue until 2016. Voters share why they became Trump supporters.

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