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Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser The Short List Sat Nov 18 2023 John Riley | Audience Editor 👋Good morning, and happy not-quite-Thanksgiving weekend! I'm John Riley , and this is The Short List weekend edition✨, home to some of the best stories from USA TODAY. If you've been running around getting ready for the holiday (more on that later), why not take a break and enjoy some great reads? Let's jump right in. Black voters showed their power in 2023 elections 🗳️Democratic officials had to have been shocked when a recent poll found former President Donald Trump pulling support from 22% of Black voters – a core part of the Democratic coalition – in six key battleground states. But last week's election results showed that Black voters are still performing for Democratic candidates and issues. Read more • Abortion rights: Fed-up GOP women breaking for party on key issue • Key ballot issue: Races where the abortion debate will take center stage This college football assistant makes $2 million a year 🏈Sky-high salaries for head coaches have become commonplace in college football. In an ever-evolving arms race, assistant coaches making north of $1 million are increasingly common as well. Ryan Grubb, the  University of Washington's 45-year-old offensive coordinator, says he's as surprised as anyone that he makes $2 million annually. "It's weird," Grubb admitted. Read more • Career year? These seven assistants are due for a big payday • Searchable database: Explore pay for assistant and strength coaches Thanksgiving is coming. Here's how to fix up the feast. 🦃Need to feed an army this Thanksgiving? Here's your instruction manual. Turkey tips: How to defrost your bird; brine it for extra moistness; cook it up quickly; and carve it up cleanly. Don't forget the side dishes: Here's the lowdown on mashed potatoes; homemade gravy and pumpkin pie. Save me some leftovers! 👇Don't stop here: There are more great stories below. Happy Thanksgiving! See you next week. Another recall: FDA says not to use 27 more eye drop products Weeks after recalling dozens of eye drops, the FDA issued new recalls of products from brands like CVS Health and Target on Wednesday. READ MORE Advertisement Bruce Willis, my dad received same aphasia diagnosis. Then everything changed. Bruce Willis and my dad both were diagnosed with aphasia at the same time. Their diseases ultimately differed – but both broke their family's hearts. READ MORE Even with tax breaks and price cuts, Americans aren't snapping up EVs Electric vehicle inventory continues to pile up despite generous tax breaks, price cuts and more selection. Here's why Americans won't charge in. READ MORE 'White? I'm not white.' Police labeling analysis reveals a problematic trend Massachusetts police routinely label men with Hispanic surnames as white on traffic citations, skewing statistics meant to expose racial bias. READ MORE More Gen Z candidates are running for office. Here's why The rate of 18 to 25 year olds running for political office has increased over the past 10 years, according to a Tufts University study. READ MORE Study finds huge Joro spiders are here to stay These enormous Joro spiders could spread like wildfire in Eastern US, according to a study. READ MORE Does this picture terrify you? You might have a rare condition if so Do sponges make you feel afraid, anxious or disgusted? How about honeycombs? Or strawberries? If so, you might have Trypophobia. How common is it? READ MORE The stomach-turning finish to a high school football team's 104-0 win A Virginia high school football team won 104-0. The end was a bit stomach turning — to the winning coach. READ MORE 20 festive family resorts and hotels for Christmas 2023 Whether you're looking for a December getaway or a special place to spend the holidays, here are the U.S. hotels and resorts that sparkle and shine. 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