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Democrats could face an uphill battle after an Election Day loss. One of the largest ice sheets in the world is melting. And NFL star Aaron Rodgers tested positive for the coronavirus. It's Abbey and Julius here with Wednesday's news! The Short List is a snappy USA TODAY news roundup. Subscribe to the newsletter here or text messages here. The results from Election Day could offer clues about the themes and outcomes of the pivotal 2022 midterm races. Republicans and Democrats battled over critical swing states while people of color celebrated historic wins. Here are a few takeaways:Greenland's ice sheet, the biggest in the world behind Antarctica, has melted so much in the past decade that global sea levels rose by 1 centimeter – and it's getting worse. A new study shows trends predict sea levels could rise nearly a foot by the end of the century. Researchers found the ice sheet is melting at an exceptional rate, increasing 21% in the past 40 years. “Observations show that extreme melt events in Greenland have become more frequent and more intense – as well as more erratic – which is a global problem," said Lin Gilbert, co-author of the study. The Short List is free, but several stories we link to are subscriber-only. Consider supporting our journalism and become a USA TODAY digital subscriber today. The Boppy Lounger was recalled after eight infants died, but USA TODAY found it and other dangerous recalled items for sale on Facebook Marketplace. The social media site, which has faced an onslaught of criticism in recent months that the company places profits ahead of safety, has been warned before that recalled goods are often sold on its platform. Any measures taken by the social media giant have been insufficient, and Facebook appears to have largely ignored easy fixes for many still-circulating recalled goods, such as blocking the product names. Young children began receiving COVID-19 vaccines Wednesday in what was a moment of joy for not only their parents but the kids themselves. Cate Zeigler-Amon, 10, said she was "very, very, very excited and very happy" after getting her first dose in Atlanta. Carter Giglio, 8, who is at a higher risk for complications because of Type 1 diabetes, got his shot in Washington. “I’m ready to trash it,” he said of his face mask, and he's ready to smell things he couldn't with the face covering. The children's willingness to get the shots surely delighted Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the CDC, who gave the pediatrics' vaccine the final clearance Tuesday. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers tested positive for the coronavirus and won't play in Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 37-year-old quarterback is not vaccinated for COVID-19 by NFL standards, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Rodgers, who said in August he had been "immunized,” will miss at least 10 days in accordance with league protocols.