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[h=4]The Short List: Let's watch the #DemDebate; Twitter's bad news; things you shouldn't do on Periscope[/h]Out of the loop today? We've got what you missed on Twitter's layoffs, the woman who Periscoped herself driving drunk and a look ahead to tonight's Democratic debate.
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Everything you need to know about the #DemDebate
Tonight's debate is about the Democrats. But why do we have a feeling that Donald Trump is going to steal at least some of the spotlight? Well, for starters, The Donald, aka<span style="color: Red;">*</span>the GOP<span style="color: Red;">*</span>front-runner,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>will be live-tweeting. (So will we, so please, pretty please, follow @usatoday2016. And add YOZINGER on Yo app to keep up with all the best ... zings.)<span style="color: Red;">*</span> Those debating<span style="color: Red;">*</span>tonight are Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton; Bernie Sanders, her closest rival in the polls; two former governors, Martin O’Malley of Maryland and Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island; and former senator Jim Webb of Virginia. Clinton has two hours of live TV to impress —<span style="color: Red;">*</span>or disappoint —<span style="color: Red;">*</span>voters. We admit we'd be kind of impressed if she brought "Val" into the debate. (Speaking of SNL, did you hear that Trump is hosting Nov. 7?) Here are six things to watch for<span style="color: Red;">*</span>tonight. Here's our candidate match game if you need help finding your GOP or Dem "other" spirit animal. Here's how to watch the debate, which airs at 9 p.m. ET on CNN. Now get your bingo cards ready.
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USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page tells us the five things we need to know about tomorrow's critical Demoratic Presidential candiate debate. USA TODAY
Awkward moments for Twitter's Jack Dorsey
It's news that bears retweeting. Twitter said Tuesday that it's laying off more than 300 people, about 8% of its workforce. The layoffs are one of Jack Dorsey's first official acts as Twitter's new CEO, which has to got to be a tough way to reintroduce himself to the company he co-founded nine years ago. Wasn't he CEO at one point? Yep.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>But that was back when Twitter had just two dozen employees, no revenue and repeated service outages. (Remember the Fail Whale?) Dorsey says the cuts are part of a plan to speed innovation as Twitter works "around the clock" on<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Twitter, Vine and its newer live-broadcasting service, Periscope. It's not his first tough decision, nor will it be his last. Welcome back, Jack.
Speaking of Periscope, here's an example of how not to use it<span style="color: Red;">*</span>— ever
This is one for the why-would-anyone-do-this files. Police say a Florida woman Periscoped<span style="color: Red;">*</span>herself while driving drunk on Saturday. (We're pretty sure this is NOT how Twitter intended the broadcasting app to be used.) As the video streamed, the 911 calls came<span style="color: Red;">*</span>in, but details were sketchy. Callers said the woman repeatedly said she was "drunk," she had a flat tire, and she wasn't sure where she was. Finally, one of the police officers downloaded the app, logged in and watched the stream. Police were able to pinpoint landmarks and find and arrest<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Whitney Beall, 23.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>No hearts for this one, man. No hearts.
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A Florida woman is facing a DUI charge after police say she live streamed her drunk drive home on the Periscope app. Lakeland, Florida police say people watching her video called 911 to report it. VPC
Millennials are not down with being in debt<span style="color: Red;">*</span>
Having zero debt is a top priority right now for nearly two-thirds of 18- to 34-year-olds, according to a new survey. But only 13% said being debt free defines being "financially fit" —<span style="color: Red;">*</span>while 20% said having savings did. And among those who<span style="color: Red;">*</span>have savings, 43% have less than $5,000 socked away. Only a third of those with savings have a 401(k). Although it may not seem like something to worry about now, it is. Financial planners say that if you're in your 20s, you'll need to save $1 million or more for retirement. Is there any good news? Yes. The data show you're<span style="color: Red;">*</span>paying attention now, which can help you plan for later.
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Millennials hate debt - so much that getting rid of it is a top priority, according to a USA TODAY/Bank of America Better Money Habits survey. USA TODAY
Soon, we really will read 'Playboy' for the articles
Remember that fib Grandpa<span style="color: Red;">*</span>told when you found his Playboy in the bathroom?<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Yeah, he subscribed to<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Playboy for the smart commentary, biting satire, the long-form journalism<span style="color: Red;">*</span>that you just don't see anymore. Well, the voracious readers of the<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Playboy<span style="color: Red;">*</span>print product<span style="color: Red;">*</span>won't be getting the eyefuls they once did starting in early 2016. In an effort to align the magazine with Playboy's digital products, the Playmates will no longer be fully nude. But make no mistake: Beautiful women will still be featured in provocative poses, but the focus will be on the content — the wonderful prose that Grandpa enjoyed so<span style="color: Red;">*</span>— and aimed at the 18- to 30-something set.
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Being an early riser in Seattle has its perks, like stunning sunrises. Swipe through more amazing photos from our readers.
An early morning ferry trip included a beautiful sunrise over Seattle on Oct. 6, 2015.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: Stephen Phayre, Your Take)
Have you seen it? The image of paramedic Sarah Ray<span style="color: Red;">*</span>leaving the scene of a crash has the Internet going nuts.
Montgomery County Emergency Medical Services paramedic Sarah Ray is photographed at the scene of a wreck on her wedding day. The photo, taken by her mother, has gone viral.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: Marcy Martin)
What an amazing random act of kindness. A Domino's driver was left in tears when an Ohio church congregation tipped her more than $1,000 after she delivered a $5.99 pizza.
ICYMI:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Daredevil Nik Wallenda's wife dangles from a helicopter and freaks us out.
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Erendira Wellenda, wife of stuntman Nik Wallenda, flew over the Charlotte Motor Speedway dangling from a helicopter, at times holding on only by her feet. (Oct. 11) AP
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This is a compilation of stories from across USA TODAY.
Contributing: <span style="color: Red;">*</span>Hadley Malcolm, Heidi Przybyla,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>David Jackson, Jennifer Jacobs, Cooper Allen, Katie Smith,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY;<span style="color: Red;">*</span>10 News Staff and Garin Flowers, WTSP-TV, Tampa; the Associated Press
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