Saturday, March 25, 2023

'You are good enough'

Advice from USA TODAY's 2023 Women of the Year.
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The Short List

Sat Mar 25 2023
 

Nicole Fallert | Newsletter Writer

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Hello Short List readers! I'm Nicole, and I'm excited to share some of this week's best stories from the USA TODAY newsroom. 

Our newsroom has been abuzz with the announcement of the 2023 USA TODAY Women of the Year honorees.  This series, a continuation of our 2020 Women of the Century project, marks a massive annual undertaking by our newsroom to select, interview and lift up 50 national honorees and 50 awardees per state. From Michelle Obama to Emmy-winning Abbott Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph , this year's list includes change-makers who are driven by the desire to make an impact. 

•Meet the USA TODAY Women of the Year honorees in every state, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
•USA TODAY honored the US woman's national soccer team for their fight for equal pay.
•'You are good enough': Advice USA TODAY's Women of the Year would give their younger selves.
Woty National Honorees

Goldie Hawn, Michelle Obama, Sandra Day O'Connor, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Nicole Mann, Monica Muñoz Martinez, Maura Healey, Quannah Chasinghorse, Grace Young and Roberta "Bobbi" Cordano are USA TODAY's Women of the Year national honorees for 2023.
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Now for some other must-read picks from USA TODAY this week: 

•What is the meaning of 'woke'? The uptick on excoriating "woke " ideology has increased in recent years as Americans across the nation battle over diversity, inclusion and equity efforts in the workforce, public schools and in legislation. USA TODAY's Mabinty Quarshie writes about what a word that was once a rallying cry for Black Americans now means for the GOP.
•After 52 years, a father and daughter found each other. USA TODAY opinion contributor Nguyen Phan Que Mai recalls the stories of Amerasians born during the Vietnam War from relationships between American soldiers and Vietnamese women.
•A guide to all the buzzwords around narcissism. People throw around the term loosely to describe those who are self-absorbed, entitled and manipulative – from overbearing parents to destructive exes. But narcissism is a complex phenomenon that is often misunderstood, writes wellness reporter Jenna Ryu.

See more must-reads below. Have a restful weekend and we'll be back next week!
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This photo provided by the North Korean government, shows what it says is an underwater blast of test warhead loaded to an unmanned underwater nuclear attack craft "Haeil" during an exercise around Hongwon Bay in waters off North Korea's eastern coast Thursday, March 23, 2023. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government.
 

North Korea claims testing 'radioactive tsunami' weapon at sea

The test came as the US reportedly planned to deploy aircraft carrier strike groups and other advanced assets to waters off the Korean Peninsula.
President Joe Biden walks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during an arrival ceremony at Parliament Hill, Friday, March 24, 2023, in Ottawa, Canada. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
 

In trip to Canada, Biden talk Ukraine, migration and Haiti

President Joe Biden held a bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The two discussed Ukraine and immigration.
Five asteroids are expected to pass by the Earth from March 31 to June 2.
 

Asteroid up to 300 feet wide to fly between Earth and moon this weekend

Asteroid 2023 DZ2, which is estimated to be 210 feet in diameter, will be closer to Earth than the moon when it zooms past our planet.
Striking Los Angeles Unified School District employees picket in front of Monroe High School. More than 60,000 bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria employees, campus security, teaching assistants and educators from the Los Angeles Unified School District are striking from March 21 to 23.
 
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As the baby boomer generation continues to age, and as birth rates slow nationwide, the U.S. population is rapidly growing older. The number of Americans older than 55 grew by 27% in the last decade, 20 times faster than the growth rate of the under 55 population, according to census data analysis. Currently, the median age in the United States is about 38. By 2060, the median age is projected to be 43. While there are still decades to go before the median age in the U.S. exceeds 40, there are already counties that are ahead of this trend. Every state has at least one county or county equivalent where the median age is over half a decade above the national median. Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 24/7 Wall St. identified the youngest county or county equivalent in each state. Depending on the state, the median age in the oldest county ranges from about 44 to 67. An aging population can carry significant economic implications. In places with large retirement-age populations, working-age residents often shoulder a greater burden in supporting non-working older residents who tend to rely more on social and health services. In nearly every county on this list, the ratio of residents 65 and older to working-age residents is far higher than it is across the state as a whole. Here is a look at the best (and worst) states for a healthy retirement . A given area can have a higher than average median age for any number of reasons. It can be a retirement destination or simply lack institutions that tend to host large numbers of young people, like a college or university or a military base. Often, however, areas where the median age is higher than average are not drawing in new residents and young families, which is also often evidenced by net population decline. Most of the counties on this list are home to fewer people now than they were half a decade ago. Here is a look at the fastest shrinking place in every state .
 
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FILE - Britain's King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, walkabout to meet members of the public following a ceremony at Micklegate Bar, in York, England, Wednesday Nov. 9, 2022. King Charles III will travel to France and Germany for his first state visits since becoming monarch, underscoring Britain's efforts to build bridges with its European neighbors. Buckingham Palace announced Friday, March 3, 2023 that Charles and Camilla, the queen consort, will visit the European Union's two biggest countries March 26-31, hosted by Presidents Emanuel Macron of France and Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany. (James Glossop/Pool Photo via AP, File) ORG XMIT: AMB107
 

King Charles III's state visit to France postponed amid unrest

King Charles III's visit to France would have been his first official overseas stop as U.K. monarch. He is still scheduled to visit Germany.
Florida Atlantic guard Alijah Martin (15) celebrates after the Owls defeated Tennessee in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA men's tournament at Madison Square Garden.
 

What to know about Saturday's Elite Eight teams in East, West regions

Half of the Elite Eight is set with Kansas State and Florida Atlantic in East and Connecticut and Gonzaga in West advancing. A look at the four teams.
Mock-up of a white pill and supplement big jar on a wood podium on a beige background in the sun
 

Should you be taking magnesium supplements? Here's what you need to know.

Magnesium supplements are all the rage on TikTok. Here's what nutrition experts have to say about whether or not you should be taking them.
The Washington Monument is visible as visitors walk through cherry blossoms, which enter their peak bloom this week in Washington, Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
 

A look at Cherry Blossoms blooming around the world

A look at Cherry Blossoms blooming around the world

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