America’s Housing: Unaffordable, Unavailable. Many of Us Are Giving Up
Andrea Riquier, Ignacio Calderon and USA TODAY on June 17, 2026
A new Harvard report finds 22.7 million renter households are cost-burdened, new household formation has cratered to Great Recession levels, and existing home sales sit at three-decade lows.
Are Banks, Post Offices, UPS and FedEx Open on Juneteenth 2026?
Gabe Hauari and USA TODAY on June 17, 2026
Most banks and post offices will be shut on June 19, but UPS and FedEx will keep running — here’s the full Juneteenth 2026 breakdown before you need to send a payment or a package.
I Drove One of America’s Cheapest Luxury EVs. The Lexus RZ Gets Our OK
Keith Laing and USA TODAY on June 16, 2026
The 2026 Lexus RZ starts at $47,395 — well below the $54,500 average new EV price — but a week of testing revealed a nearly identical Toyota option for nearly $13,000 less.
Ex-Social Security Commissioner Says Rich Should Pay More into Program
Medora Lee and USA TODAY on June 16, 2026
Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley argues that taxing earnings above $184,500 could keep the program solvent and avert a 22% benefit cut by 2032.
Your DCA Flight Could Be Affected This Summer. Here’s Why
Zach Wichter and USA TODAY on June 16, 2026
Reagan National Airport will have no flights after noon on July 4, and five other summer events could trigger delays for DCA travelers.
Disney World Just Changed a Popular Free Transportation Perk
Eve Chen and USA TODAY on June 16, 2026
Starting June 28, day visitors without a hotel stay or dining reservation will lose access to Disney Springs’ free resort buses and watercraft.
This US Airline Cut Free Meals in Economy on Nearly All Flights
Kathleen Wong and USA TODAY on June 16, 2026
Hawaiian Airlines is dropping free economy meals on most Hawaii-mainland flights starting July 1, replacing the complimentary sandwich with a pre-order menu inspired by local flavors.
Ford Recalls More Than 125,000 Vehicles. See the Affected Models
Julia Gomez and USA TODAY on June 16, 2026
Four separate NHTSA recalls cover F-150s, Escapes, Fusions, and Focus models — all previously repaired under earlier recalls that Ford got wrong the first time.
The ‘Laid-Back’ Retirement Era Has Ended. Just Ask These Busy Grandparents
Madeline Mitchell and USA TODAY on June 16, 2026
New AARP data finds grandparents spend 500-plus hours a year caring for grandkids — the equivalent of 12½ weeks of full-time work — and $2,654 of their own money, yet many feel taken for granted
Why Travelers Are Paying to Disconnect From the Digital World
Kathleen Wong and USA TODAY on June 16, 2026
A growing travel trend called ‘deadzoning’ has 58% of tourists seeking trips with no Wi-Fi or cell service — and some are paying a premium just to be unreachable.
U.S. Embassy Warns Americans to Avoid Popular Beach Activity in the Bahamas
Kathleen Wong and USA TODAY on June 16, 2026
Five U.S. women have reported sexual assaults by Nassau jet ski operators since 2024, and a new embassy alert is urging all American travelers to skip the rides.
NeeDoh Squishy Toys Reportedly Keep Exploding. This Time, in a Hot Car
Drew Pittock and USA TODAY on June 15, 2026
A 13-year-old suffered third-degree burns after a gel-filled toy heated in a hot car for four-plus hours then burst when she squeezed it.
If the Iran War Is Over, Will It Impact the Economy and Inflation?
Andrea Riquier and USA TODAY on June 15, 2026
Gas prices slipped below $4 a gallon for the first time since April, but economists warn it could take several quarters before supply chains normalize — and the bond market isn’t convinced inflation is fading yet.
Over 500K Packages of Macaroni and Cheese Pulled at Aldi. See Why
James Powel, Saleen Martin and USA TODAY on June 15, 2026
Shoppers with soy allergies should check their pantries — more than 525,000 packages of Aldi’s Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese were quietly recalled over an undeclared allergen.
Honda Recalls over 1 Million Vehicles. See Affected Models
Julia Gomez and USA TODAY on June 15, 2026
A tire repair kit bottle cap that can turn into a flying projectile has triggered a free fix from Honda dealers for Accord Hybrid and CR-V owners.
Outdoor Retailer West Marine Is Closing 59 Stores. See Full List
Saleen Martin and USA TODAY on June 15, 2026
Liquidation sales at some locations have already begun as the boating retailer cites $55 million in annual lease payments and inflationary headwinds behind its Chapter 11 filing.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Tariff Challenge, Paving Way for New Trump Action
Maureen Groppe and USA TODAY on June 15, 2026
Businesses say these tariffs cost American consumers nearly $75 billion a year — and the Supreme Court just refused to pull them back.
Aldi Unveils Blind Box Grocery Bundles. How to Get One for Free
Gabe Hauari and USA TODAY on June 15, 2026
Starting June 22, Aldi is giving away free mystery boxes packed with fan favorites for four days — but each noon drop is first-come, first-served.
Carvana Keeps Buying Stellantis Dealerships. Here’s What It Could Mean
Keith Laing and USA TODAY on June 15, 2026
Carvana quietly dropped $171 million on six Stellantis dealerships — and analysts say only 30% of buyers want to shop for cars entirely online.
Kevin Warsh’s First Fed Meeting Could Bring Unwelcome News for Trump
Rachel Barber and USA TODAY on June 15, 2026
Markets expect the Fed to hold rates steady at 3.5%–3.75% despite Trump’s pressure for cuts, putting new chair Kevin Warsh in an immediate political bind.
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