Walmart Opens $350M Milk Facility in Texas That Will Create 400 Jobs
Natassia Paloma and USA TODAY NETWORK on May 1, 2026
Walmart’s new Robinson, Texas plant — its third owned dairy facility — will supply fresher, affordable milk to customers at more than 650 stores across the South-Central U.S.
We Tested the 2026 Lexus RZ. Here’s Who Should Buy It
Charles Singh and USA TODAY NETWORK on April 30, 2026
Starting at $47,295, Lexus’ only fully-electric SUV offers 301 miles of range and charges from 10% to 80% in just 30 minutes — but it’s built for a very specific buyer.
How Much Should You Tip? A Guide for Restaurants, Delivery and More
Greg Giesen and USA TODAY NETWORK on April 29, 2026
With tablets prompting tips at every checkout, here’s what tipping etiquette experts say you actually owe — and which situations let you skip the tip entirely.
ALDI Removing 44 Ingredients from Products
New York Connect Team and USA TODAY NETWORK on April 27, 2026
ALDI is phasing out 57 additives total from its store-brand foods, vitamins and supplements by December 2027, targeting artificial preservatives, colors, flavors and synthetic sweeteners.
Here’s Why You Should Flush Your Home’s Water Heater
Maddie McGay and USA TODAY NETWORK on April 27, 2026
Skipping this once-a-year task lets sediment silently pile up in your tank — driving up energy bills and cutting years off your water heater’s life.
Deadline Nears for Miami Beach Residents to Apply for $20,000 Floodproof Plan
Sarah Perkel and USA TODAY NETWORK on April 23, 2026
Low-income homeowners in the flood zone could qualify for the full $20,000 with no matching funds required — but the application window slams shut April 24.
BJ’s Wholesale Club Expands to Texas, Rivaling Costco and Sam’s Club
Natassia Paloma and USA TODAY NETWORK on April 22, 2026
The Massachusetts-based chain is launching with a $20 first-year membership — just a fraction of Costco’s $65 fee — as it opens its first Dallas-Fort Worth location April 24 and promises to undercut grocery store prices by up to 25% every day.
Average Cost of Raising a Child Rises to $303,418 Nationwide
Daniella Segura and USA TODAY NETWORK on April 22, 2026
Daycare alone averages $17,264 a year — and in Hawaii, the full 18-year tab to raise one child climbs to nearly $413,000.
South Florida Tops WalletHub List of 10 Best Cities to Start a Business
Sarah Perkel and USA TODAY NETWORK on April 21, 2026
Florida grabbed six of the top 10 slots — but the No. 1 city on the list isn’t Miami or any of the places you’d expect.
South Florida Counties at Greatest Risk of Hurricanes for 2026 Season
Sarah Perkel, Kimberly Miller and USA TODAY NETWORK on April 14, 2026
Colorado State University’s 2026 forecast puts Monroe County at a 39% chance of a named storm strike — and if you own property or carry insurance in South Florida, the county-by-county odds are worth knowing before June 1.
Miami Ranks in Top 10 Cities to Retire to in 2026, per WalletHub
Sarah Perkel and USA TODAY NETWORK on April 14, 2026
Four Florida cities cracked WalletHub’s top 10 for retirement — but Miami’s affordability rank of 76 out of 182 cities tells a more complicated story than the sunshine.
Is a Buc-ee’s Backlash Brewing Over Its New Pay-at-the-Pump Rule?
C. A. Bridges and USA TODAY NETWORK on April 8, 2026
A viral TikTok video showing a man stripping Buc-ee’s stickers off his car has put a new gas station policy under the microscope.
Online Home Goods Seller to Open 1st Florida Store in Fort Lauderdale
Sarah Perkel, C. A. Bridges and USA TODAY NETWORK on April 8, 2026
The online furniture giant is betting that shoppers still want to sit on the couch before they buy it.
AI Is Making Insurance Decisions. Patients Are Pushing Back.
Anne Geggis and USA TODAY NETWORK on April 7, 2026
A class-action lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group and a new Medicare pilot program are putting AI’s role in your coverage decisions under a microscope.
Home Insurance Rates Jump 46%, Outpacing Inflation Nationwide
Maddie McGay and USA TODAY NETWORK on April 6, 2026
A new report finds home insurance rates rose nearly twice as fast as inflation from 2020 to 2025 — and in some states, the gap was even more dramatic.
Easter Candy Prices Surge Again, Leaving Buyers With Less
Marcia Greenwood and USA TODAY NETWORK on April 3, 2026
One analysis found that the same dollar amount buys dramatically less than it did just six years ago — and it’s not just because of inflation.
Cracker Barrel Brings Back Heat n’ Serve Easter Meals for 2026
Gege Reed and USA TODAY NETWORK on March 30, 2026
The chain’s Easter feast feeds up to 10 people starting at $104.99 — and orders must be placed at least 24 hours ahead of pickup.
Why Do Beef Prices Keep Climbing? Experts Explain the Reasons
Drew Askeland and USA TODAY NETWORK on March 19, 2026
The U.S. cattle herd just hit a 75-year low, and experts say relief isn’t coming anytime soon.
Here’s What to do if a Snow Plow Damages Your Property
Maddie McGay and USA TODAY NETWORK on March 3, 2026
If your property is damaged by a snow plow this winter, it’s important to document the incident immediately, identify the responsible party, and file a claim with the appropriate local department or insurance company.
Trump Issues Order Declaring Glyphosate National Defense Priority
Donnelle Eller, Stephen Gruber-Miller and USA TODAY NETWORK on February 20, 2026
Trump’s executive order prioritizes domestic glyphosate production while granting limited immunity to manufacturers, sparking controversy within his own MAHA movement that has criticized pesticide use.
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