New Study Links Artificial Sweeteners to Faster Memory Decline
Anthony Thompson and USA TODAY on July 21, 2026
A 12,772-person, 8-year study found heavy sweetener users lost cognitive ground 62% faster — especially before age 60.
Need to Escape Hurricane? Company Offers Evacuation Membership to ATL
Irene Wright and USA TODAY on July 21, 2026
A $1,250-a-year membership promises Floridians a guaranteed charter flight out before landfall — no highway gridlock required.
California’s Insurer of Last Resort Is Playing a Role in Mortgages
Paris Barraza and USA TODAY on July 21, 2026
One in 17 new California home loans now relies on the state’s insurer of last resort — and dual coverage adds $2,000 a year to premiums.
Nissan Recalls More Than 168,000 Vehicles. See the Affected Models
Gabe Hauari and USA TODAY on July 21, 2026
A labeling error on 22-inch wheel models could let these SUVs carry more weight than their tires are safely rated for.
Was Your Luggage Delayed or Lost? Here’s What to Do Next
Nathan Diller and USA TODAY on July 21, 2026
Airlines owe you refunds and compensation when bags go missing — know the dollar caps and how fast you must act to claim them.
Here’s How Much Coffee Is Safe to Drink Every Day, Research Says
Sara Moniuszko and USA TODAY on July 20, 2026
The American Heart Association says up to five cups a day is fine, but energy drinks could raise your risk instead.
Trump Imposes New 50% Tariff on Many Imports from Canada
Joey Garrison and USA TODAY on July 20, 2026
The tariffs take effect in 30 days and target wine, hockey sticks and cement — though energy, potash and fish are exempt.
Giant Eagle Lowers Prices, Joining Other Retailers. What Costs Less?
Rachel Barber and USA TODAY on July 20, 2026
Grocers from Giant Eagle to Walmart are slashing prices on staples like ground beef and peanut butter this summer.
It’s Not Just Taco Bell. Taylor Farms Supplies Lettuce to Many US Brands
Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on July 20, 2026
Chipotle, Walmart, Kroger and dozens of other chains carry Taylor Farms produce, tied to an outbreak that’s topped 1,600 cases.
Is the Toyota Grand Highlander or Kia Telluride the Better Midsize SUV?
Charles Singh, Keith Laing and USA TODAY on July 20, 2026
One SUV tops 43 mpg on a tank; the other starts $3,000 cheaper — see which family hauler fits your budget and driving needs.
Ford Recalls Over 387K Vehicles. See the Affected Models
Taylor Ardrey and USA TODAY on July 20, 2026
Two Ford SUV lines are affected by a seat-latch defect that could let seats unlatch, tip, or slide while driving — here’s how to check yours.
Latest on Cyclosporiasis Outbreak as Taylor Farms Iceberg Lettuce Recalled
Melina Khan and USA TODAY on July 20, 2026
A lettuce sample once flagged as contaminated turned out to be a false alarm, but Taylor Farms’ recall stands as U.S. cases top 1,600.
College Costs Are Rising. Is the Degree Still Worth It?
Dana Taylor and USA TODAY on July 20, 2026
A new 15-year study pegs the college earnings edge at $87,000 — but certificate holders actually earned less than non-grads.
These Travel Disasters Taught 15 Travelers Unforgettable Lessons
Josh Rivera and USA TODAY on July 19, 2026
A $5,000 theme-park theft and a phone locked for weeks abroad — real travelers share the costly mistakes and fixes they learned too late.
1 Dead in NYC Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak and over 70 Cases Confirmed
Anthony Thompson and USA TODAY on July 18, 2026
Officials have traced Legionella bacteria to cooling towers at more than 75 Upper East Side buildings, but the source of the deadly cluster remains unconfirmed.
FDA: Taylor Farms Lettuce That’s Not Part of Recall Tests Positive for Cyclospora
Anthony Thompson and USA TODAY on July 18, 2026
A lettuce sample outside Taylor Farms’ recall just tested positive for cyclospora, and the company isn’t sure it never reached shelves.
General Mills Recalls 730,000 Pillsbury Rolls for Possible Glass
Mike Snider and USA TODAY on July 18, 2026
Two Pillsbury dough varieties sold at Walmart bakeries in 19 states may contain glass shards, with recalled units topping 735,000.
Museums, Parks in Southern California to Visit When You Want Free Fun
Paris Barraza and USA TODAY on July 18, 2026
From a free library card park pass to a $5 telescope-dome hike, here’s where Southern Californians can spend a summer day without spending a dime.
Walmart Pulls Lettuce Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak
Mike Snider and USA TODAY on July 18, 2026
Four Marketside lettuce products are quietly disappearing from Walmart shelves in 27 states after a supplier link to a parasite outbreak sickening thousands.
How Much Deep Sleep Do You Need?
Gavin Escott and USA TODAY on July 18, 2026
Sleep experts say deep sleep starts shrinking in your late 20s — here’s the temperature and bedtime tricks that can help you get more of it.
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