As Hurricane Isaias Approaches, Learn How to Prepare Your Home
Jennifer Borresen and USA TODAY on October 8, 2026
One overlooked step for renters is confirming who pays for storm repairs — before a hurricane puts that question to the test.
Why Diesel Matters, Even if It’s Not How You Fill Up Your Car
Daniel de Visé, Jennifer Borresen and USA TODAY on October 8, 2026
A California lettuce shipment now burns $4,200 in diesel alone, but consumers may not feel the full increase for six to nine months.
Not Sure How to Prep for Hurricanes? A List of Tasks and What to Pack
Brandi D. Addison, Jennifer Borresen, George Petras, Doyle Rice and USA TODAY NETWORK on June 1, 2026
With hurricane season starting June 1, emergency officials say the best time to stock supplies and finalize your evacuation plan is before a storm is ever named.
How to Prepare Your House for a Hurricane: The Ultimate Checklist
Jennifer Borresen, George Petras and USA TODAY on May 29, 2026
With eight to 14 named storms forecast before the season even starts, FEMA and NOAA say preparing your home now costs far less than recovering from damage later.
The Winners (and Losers) in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ Tax Bill
George Petras, Jennifer Borresen and USA TODAY on April 21, 2026
A nonpartisan CBO analysis finds the bill would cut taxes by about $2,800 on average in 2026 — but Americans earning under $50,000 could lose up to $1,000, while the top 1% capture nearly a quarter of all cuts.
The Penny Is Already Dead. Could the Nickel Be Next to Go?
Daniel de Visé, Jennifer Borresen, George Petras and USA TODAY on April 20, 2026
The government lost $85 million minting nickels last year — nearly five times its losses on pennies — and economists say the five-cent coin could face elimination within a decade.
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