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Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser The Short List Sat Nov 11 2023 John Riley | Audience Editor Jewish Americans are taking the fight to Hamas. Migrants to the U.S. are enduring a dangerous ordeal at sea. And reality TV is taking on the touchy subject of grief. 👋Good morning. I'm John Riley, and these were some of the most compelling stories this week in USA TODAY. Let's take a look! But first: Today is Veterans Day. Here's a look at what stores will be open and closed and where veterans can score sweet deals. 'Duty to protect Israel': Jewish Americans set to fight Hamas Hamas' deadly attack on Israeli border communities has motivated a growing number of Jewish Americans to commit themselves to Israel's defense. While some are serving in Israel's military, others are helping the war effort there in other ways. "It's a stressful time for everyone," said Michael Freund, a New York native who lived in Israel for several years. "Everyone knows someone or is within a couple degrees of separation to someone who was killed or injured or kidnapped (on Oct. 7)." Read more • Painful cost: Americans fleeing Gaza leave family behind Migration crisis generates new horrors on sea, land A dangerous new sea route to the United States, sold as easier and faster than the trip overland, is costing the lives of migrants fleeing Venezuela. To make matters worse, desperate families fearing their loved ones have been kidnapped on their journey are facing threats and scams from criminals who scour social media for victims, authorities say. Read more • Trouble in NYC: Mayor removes homeless migrants from overcrowded shelters 'The Golden Bachelor', 'Selling Sunset' and grieving on TV Grief is a touchy subject no matter who you are. That's why it's been surprising – even refreshing – to see it represented on TV, notably from ABC's "The Golden Bachelor" and Netflix's "Selling Sunset." Watching these stories onscreen validates our own journeys, according to grief experts, making for a cathartic experience for both the stars and audiences alike. Read more • More on 'Golden Bachelor': Gerry Turner explains that wild lion tattoo • More on grief: Fired at 50, she felt like she'd lost everything. Then came the grief. 👇Keep reading: There are more great reads below. See you next week. Here's where Speaker Mike Johnson stands on Social Security, Medicare Mike Johnson has called for a bipartisan commission on the national debt. Here's a look at what that could mean for Social Security and Medicare. READ MORE Advertisement Back-seat passengers 'submarined' in crash test of 4 large pickup trucks: What it means Three of four '23 large pickup trucks crash tested by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety earned poor ratings in updated front-crash test results. READ MORE Kourtney Kardashian is an 'attachment parent.' What is that? Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's baby has arrived. She plans to practice attachment parenting: "You're super-connected and I love that." READ MORE 'A Letter to My Abuser': A nurse's tragic experience resonates nationwide Nurses across the country resonated with a letter by Tristin Kate Smith before her death explaining the abuse she experienced as a healthcare worker. READ MORE Strong new obesity medication now available, if you can get it The FDA Wednesday approved the Eli Lilly drug tirzepatide for weight loss. It has been sold since last year as Mounjaro for people with diabetes. READ MORE Biden proposes changes to private Medicare plans: What to know Just over half of those eligible for Medicare get coverage through a private insurance plan rather than traditional, government-run Medicare. READ MORE NFL midseason grades: No teams with top mark, but two get an F With the NFL season reaching its halfway point, it's time to issue progress reports for all 32 teams. Who's at the top of the class? READ MORE Here's how long you'll wait for a passport now U.S. passport processing times dropped again this week, the State Department said. READ MORE $2 bills could be worth more than $4,500. Do you have any? $2 bills can be worth hundreds or thousands of dollars, according to a price list by U.S. Currency Auctions, a website for paper money collectors. READ MORE Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ 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