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Read in browser The Short List Sat Oct 26 2024 John Riley | Audience Editor Two of Donald Trump's most fervent allies are calling for prosecution and even violence against the former president's political enemies. Arkansas may be home to a huge fortune in mineral wealth thanks to the renewable energy boom. And a sleepy hollow in Illinois is embracing its moniker as "Pumpkintown, USA." 👋Welcome to the weekend! And happy almost-Halloween! I'm John Riley, here with some of the week's best stories from USA TODAY. Get set to enjoy. But first: Play ball! And buy stuff! ⚾ The World Series is here − and so is a bonanza of World Series merch. Trump's enforcers ready to carry out his 'retribution' Former President Donald Trump tells supporters he'll be their "retribution"  if elected in November. He talks of turning the military and the National Guard on those who don't support him. Trump speaks only in generalities about his intentions. But for the past year, a former top Trump national security official and a top assistant have been recruiting an army of volunteers to help carry out such a plan. Read more • 'Fascist' talk: What does it really mean for a leader to be a "fascist"? • Election violence: Recent incidents include threats of shootings, bombings Arkansas may be sitting on a vast trove of 'white gold': Lithium Arkansas may be home to a vast resource that could reshape the world's energy needs: the valuable battery component lithium. There could be between 5 and 19 million tons of lithium − nicknamed "white gold" and "the new gasoline" − buried there, the U.S. Geological Survey says. Renewable energy runs on lithium batteries, but the resource is in short supply worldwide.⚒️ Read more Life is 'gourd' in Pumpkintown USA America goes wild for pumpkins every fall. Pies, chilis, donuts, lattes ... the pumpkin-spiced season knows no bounds. But there's a good chance every bite of the nation's orange obsession has its origins in the same spot: Morton, a sleepy hollow outside Peoria, Illinois that touts itself as the pumpkin capital of the world.🎃 Read more • Ghost tours: Getting spooked at Halloween is a national pastime • Thrifty costumes: These three costumes can last beyond Halloween Keep scrolling: There are more great stories below.👇 See you next week! Endless summer: Why is it still so hot? October is shaping up to be one of the USA's warmest, driest Octobers on record, meteorologists said. READ MORE Christina Aguilera and the 'undetectable era' of plastic surgery A viral TikTok has declared we're about to enter the "undetectable era" of plastic surgery. It has huge implications. READ MORE Many Americans have gloomy view of their finances if their candidate loses If their candidates lose the election, many people believe it will hurt their wealth and retirement, and force them to put more in emergency savings READ MORE Diddy and the infamous night in 1991 when 9 people died Sean Diddy Combs' first brush with infamy came decades ago at an event where 9 people were killed. Some were his friends, and many say he was to blame. READ MORE These towns got millions for safer roads Grants to fix deadly roads in rural towns nearly doubled this year, helping places USA TODAY previously found had been left out. READ MORE Review: 'Conclave' is a heavenly, must-see papal thriller Watching a bunch of catty Catholic cardinals vying to be pope is divine in Ralph Fiennes' "Conclave," an electric thriller with some heavenly twists. READ MORE NFL trade deadline perfect fits: The best fits for these candidates USA TODAY Sports explores the best fits for players who could be on the move prior to the NFL's trade deadline. READ MORE Paris Olympics, solar eclipse, Super Bowl inspired baby names in 2024 A new list by the BabyCenter revealed Noah as the most popular name for boys and Olivia as the most popular for girls. READ MORE 5 costly fall travel errors you can easily avoid this year From overcrowded destinations to unpredictable weather, here are the five biggest mistakes travelers make in the fall. READ MORE Time for a break! Brighten your day with one of our games. USA TODAY Crossword Our premier puzzle for crossword fans. SEE ALL GAMES 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