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The Short List

Mon May 5 2025

 

Rebecca Morin Newsletter Writer

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One of the biggest nights in fashion has arrived. President Donald Trump wants to reopen an infamous prison. And don't forget to thank a teacher this week!

👋 Hello! Rebecca Morin here. It's the start of a new week! Here's Monday's news to kick it off. 

But first: I'm so hungry I could eat … Watch the funniest reactions after social media users prank their loved ones by mentioning names from their past in the "I'm so hungry" trend.

The power of clothes

It's quite possibly the biggest night in fashion: The Met Gala. This year's dress code is "Tailored for You," while the theme is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." Celebrity attendees and their high-fashion ateliers will be tasked with reimagining the Black "dandy," defined as a "man unduly devoted to style," for their gala attire. It's going to be a night celebrating Black excellence and trailblazing Black fashion. Get ready to be gagged by all the fashion dos and gasp at all the fashion don'ts. 🎩 See all the latest from the red carpet and beyond.

What is a Black dandy, and what is 'dandyism'?
'It's about time:' Watch Black clothiers react to Met Gala's Black dandy theme.
Photos: The most over-the-top looks in Met Gala history.

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Teyana Taylor attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday in New York City.

Savion Washington, Getty Images

Trump wants to bring back Alcatraz

From "Escape From Alcatraz" to "The Rock" to "X Men: The Last Stand," the infamous Alcatraz prison has been featured in dozens of films. It's also one of San Francisco's most popular tourist sites. Now, President Donald Trump wants to make it a prison once again. Trump on April 4 said he wants to reopen Alcatraz, which is located on a 22-acre island in San Francisco Bay. The former federal penitentiary closed down more than 60 years ago due to how expensive it was to operate.

Reopening The Rock? Trump isn't the first to consider reopening the prison, which closed in 1963. The Reagan Administration in 1981 evaluated Alcatraz Island to hold 10,000 to 20,000 Cuban detainees during the Mariel Boatlift. However, it was rejected because of its lack of utilities, historic nature and popularity as a tourist destination. 👉 What to know about Alcatraz.

Go inside The Rock: What Alcatraz looks like today.
White House walks back Trump's big Hollywood tariff announcement.
19 states sue Trump administration for overhauling HHS, staff cuts.

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An aerial view shows Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, California on May 16, 2024.

JOSH EDELSON, AFP via Getty Images

Real quick

Josh Peck calls surprise cameo on 'The Last of Us' a 'tough secret.'
2027 NFL Draft coming to Washington, D.C., as Commanders play host.
In these cities, you can earn a six-figure income and still be broke.
Beyoncé alters tour visuals after cease-and-desist from Sphere owner.
Here's the best time to see the Aquarids meteor shower.

Jury selection for Diddy trial underway

Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial in Manhattan kicked off on April 5. And first up? Selecting the jury. As many as 150 potential jurors were questioned one by one by Judge Arun Subramanian, the prosecution and the defense to determine whether they're qualified to serve on Combs' jury. The goal is to get through all potential jurors in three days; the judge will choose 45 potential jurors who are qualified to serve through his interview process. The jury will be anonymous. Prospective jurors were asked a wide array of questions – from whether they were or their loved ones are sexual assault survivors to whether they had heard news about allegations against the hip-hop star. 👉 Potential jurors given list of celebrities connected to Diddy.

The Diddy trial, illustrated: See the courtroom sketches.
Step inside the courtroom: Subscribe to the Diddy on Trial newsletter.

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District Judge Arun Subramanian interviews potential jurors as Sean "Diddy" Combs sits with his legal team, at the start of his sex trafficking trial in New York City on Monday in this courtroom sketch.

Jane Rosenberg, Reuters

A giant red apple for teachers

My love of the arts – reading, writing and even performing (though it's been a while since I've done that) – probably started in the second grade with the introduction of Shel Silverstein. That was thanks to my then-teacher, Mrs. Infante. It's National Teacher Appreciation Week, a week to honor the hard work that teachers put in to educate and inspire students across the nation! The week was established by the National Parent Teacher Association in 1984, designating a week in May to honor teachers, who in surveys have frequently said their jobs can be stressful and overwhelming. 🍎 See this week's deals and discounts for educators.

Do you have a great story about a teacher in your life? Email me about it and it might be featured in a future edition of The Short List! 
If you had a teacher who changed your life, 'find that person, tell that person' | Opinion

A break from the news

💍 Mother's Day is around the corner. Shop jewelry sales with some dazzling deals.
It's Cinco de Mayo. See the top food deals near you.
🍹 How to make your own margarita mix.

Rebecca Morin is a newsletter writer at USA TODAY. Got thoughts or feedback? Reach out to her at rdmorin@usatoday.com.

Torrey Pines State beach near Del Mar, California.

At least three people are dead and nine others are unaccounted for after a boat capsized near the San Diego area, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 27: (L-R) Tina Fey and Alan Alda attend a special screening of the 1981 Original The Four Seasons Film at Paris Theater on April 27, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images for Netflix)
 

'M*A*S*H' star Alan Alda, 89, returns to TV for Netflix comedy cameo

Alan Alda, 89, makes a lovely appearance in Tina Fey's Netflix series "The Four Seasons," which is adapted from his 1981 movie.

Mikayla Matthews gets more candid than ever on this season of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."
 

'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Mikayla Matthews talks sex abuse

Mikayla Matthews of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" never grew up talking about her trauma. But that's all changing now.

Rear view of an elderly woman sitting on wheelchair looking out the window at home.
 

Oldest person alive says her secret is 'never arguing with anyone'

At age 115, England woman Ethel Caterham is officially the oldest person alive, following the death of 116-year-old Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas.

SpaceX Starbase, situated off of State Highway 4, is framed in a windshield on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Brownsville, Texas.
 

SpaceX's Texas site officially becomes city of Starbase

The area is home to SpaceX's rocket launch site and is where the company hopes to one day send humans to Mars.

USA TODAY Entertainment news.
 

Charley Scalies, 'The Wire' and 'Law & Order' actor, dead at 84

Charles "Charley" Scalies Jr., an actor best known for playing Thomas "Horseface" Pakusa on "The Wire," has died, his family announced.

Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright attend the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 27, 2023.
 

He sent her 'rage' texts. The impact can be devastating.

Even when seeking therapy, people with alleged anger issues can continue to harm those around them.

President Donald Trump takes questions from the press on the South Lawn, upon returning to the White House in Washington, DC, on May 4, 2025.
 

First it was dolls. Trump now says kids don't need '250 pencils.'

'I don't think that a beautiful baby girl needs – that's 11 years old – needs to have 30 dolls,' Trump said, defending his tariffs. Also: five pencils are fine.

Audrey Backeberg was 20 years old when she was reported missing out of Wisconsin in July 1962. In 2025, 62 years later, authorities learned she is alive and living in another state.
 

Missing Wisconsin woman found safe after 62 years, police say

In 1962, Audrey Backeberg was 20 years old when she was reported missing. An investigation found her " disappearance was by her own choice."

The Department of Homeland Security shared this sample Enhanced Drivers License.
 

You may not need a REAL ID if you live in these 5 states

Five states issue an acceptable alternative to a REAL ID. See which ones.

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