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+ you can't spoil a baby US Edition - Today's top story: No, an indictment wouldn't end Trump's run for the presidency – he could even campaign or serve from a jail cell [View in browser]( US Edition | 20 November 2022 [The Conversation]( Welcome to Sunday and the best of The Conversation. As you may have heard, last week Donald Trump announced his third run for the presidency. Our most-read story this week explores why Trump’s legal problems don’t disqualify him from the nation’s highest office – a question I have been asked frequently by family members who don’t usually follow politics. Stefanie Lindquist, a professor of law and political science at Arizona State University, writes there are only “three requirements – natural-born citizenship, age and residency” set forth in the U.S. Constitution. What’s more, the Supreme Court decades ago blocked Congress from adding more. “History is dotted with instances of candidates for federal office running – and even being elected – while in prison,” [Lindquist writes](. So far, reaction to Trump’s announcement has been muted compared with 2015. Thomas Patterson, a professor of government and the press at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, tells media makers and consumers how to [avoid falling under Trump’s thrall once again](. The World Cup opens in Qatar today. Many [Americans won’t be rooting for the U.S. team](, a reflection of the pull professional leagues in other countries have on U.S. soccer fans. Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. A professor of medicine and primary care doctor writes that the medical system is poorly equipped to meet [the needs of gender-diverse patients](. This week we’ll bring you stories about the value of airline miles, how air pollution affects mental health and what you can learn from the cover of a book. Emily Costello Managing Editor Readers' picks Former US President Donald Trump speaks in Palm Beach, Florida, on Nov.15, 2022. Photo by Alon Skuy/AFP via Getty Images. [No, an indictment wouldn’t end Trump’s run for the presidency – he could even campaign or serve from a jail cell]( Stefanie Lindquist, Arizona State University The former president made little mention of his personal legal battles as he announced his bid to retake the White House. - [What is Mastodon? A social media expert explains how the ‘federated’ network works and why it won’t be a new Twitter]( Brian C. Keegan, University of Colorado Boulder The turmoil at Twitter has many people turning to an alternative, Mastodon. The social media platform does a lot of what Twitter and Facebook do, but there are key differences. - [Hey, new parents – go ahead and ‘spoil’ that baby!]( Amy Root, West Virginia University A professor of child development explains why it’s OK – recommended, in fact – to respond to an infant’s every cry, sob and whimper. - [80 years ago, Nazi Germany occupied Tunisia – but North Africans’ experiences of World War II often go unheard]( Sarah Abrevaya Stein, University of California, Los Angeles; Aomar Boum, University of California, Los Angeles People across much of North Africa were subject to racist laws and suffering at the hands of European powers during the Second World War. - [‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ continues the series’ quest to recover and celebrate lost cultures]( Julian C. Chambliss, Michigan State University Whereas the first ‘Black Panther’ film celebrated an array of African cultures, the follow-up seeks to also highlight the rich legacy of Mesoamerican cultures destroyed by colonial conquest. Editors' picks Healthy turkeys on a farm in West Newfield, Maine. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images [Bird flu has made a comeback, driving up prices for holiday turkeys]( Yuko Sato, Iowa State University Hunters are warned to take precautions handling wild birds, and the virus can spill over to non-avian species, so no one should approach wild animals that appear ill. - [How the news media – long in thrall to Trump – can cover his new run for president responsibly]( Thomas E. Patterson, Harvard Kennedy School There is a lot about Donald Trump that makes him attractive to the public, and alluring to the media. A scholar of political journalism has some suggestions about how to cover him. - [Doctors often aren’t trained on the preventive health care needs of gender-diverse people – as a result, many patients don’t get the care they need]( Jenna Sizemore, West Virginia University From primary care to cancer screening and insurance coverage, gender-diverse people still face many hurdles to getting good medical care. - [American exceptionalism at the World Cup: Why many soccer fans in the US will be cheering on another team (probably Mexico)]( John M Sloop, Vanderbilt University As the World Cup kicks off in Qatar, a scholar probes questions of identity in the American game. Is Mexico really the US’s ‘other team’? - [Dramatic collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX contains lessons for investors but won’t affect most people]( D. Brian Blank, Mississippi State University; Brandy Hadley, Appalachian State University Even though some traditional financial firms parked millions in the bankrupt company – once valued at $30 billion – the impact of FTX’s spectacular crash is limited to crypto investors News Quiz 🧠- [The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz]( Quizmaster, The Conversation This week: questions on Artemis, the G20 summit and Elon Musk. Like this newsletter? You might be interested in our other weekly emails: [Science Editors' Picks]( • [This Week in Religion]( • [Politics Weekly]( About The Conversation: We're a nonprofit news organization dedicated to [helping academic experts share ideas with the public](. We can give away our articles thanks to the help of foundations, universities and readers like you. 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