Amazon Deliveries in 30 Minutes? New Service Launches in Atlanta
Irene Wright and USA TODAY on May 13, 2026
Amazon Now is rolling out 30-minute delivery in 4 cities — and expanding to 11 more — but Prime and non-Prime members will pay very different fees.
New Car Prices Are Nearing $50K. These Are the Most Affordable Brands
Keith Laing and USA TODAY on May 13, 2026
With the average new car hitting $49,461 in April, only five brands still sold below $40,000 — and Mazda led the pack at just $36,713.
Ford F-150 Fuel Cost Jumps Nearly $50 as Gas Prices Surge
Charles Singh and USA TODAY on May 12, 2026
F-150 owners now pay $162 to fill up — a $49 jump from last spring — as Iran war-driven gas prices hit $4.50 a gallon nationally.
Trump Gas Tax Holiday Won’t Lower Prices Much, Analyst Says
Keith Laing and USA TODAY on May 12, 2026
The 18-cent federal gas tax holiday debated in Congress would barely dent the $1.35-per-gallon Iran war premium that’s driven national gas prices to $4.50.
Powdered Milk Recall Grows. See Affected Aldi, Walmart, Target Items
Mary Walrath-Holdridge and USA TODAY on May 12, 2026
A growing salmonella-linked recall now spans dozens of products at major retailers — from popcorn and chips to pizza and chocolate drinks — with more expected to be added.
Trump Wants a Gas-Tax Holiday. Will Congress Get on Board?
Zachary Schermele and USA TODAY on May 12, 2026
Trump just endorsed suspending the 18.4-cent federal gas tax, but House and Senate leaders have their doubts — here’s where the push stands with $4.50-a-gallon gas squeezing Americans.
Senate Confirms Warsh as Fed Governor, One Step Closer to Chair
Rachel Barber and USA TODAY on May 12, 2026
Kevin Warsh’s 51-45 Senate confirmation clears the path for a chair vote within days, potentially putting him in charge of U.S. interest rates by mid-June.
This Delta Hub Is the Best Summer Destination in the U.S. See Why
Irene Wright and USA TODAY on May 12, 2026
Atlanta scored the top spot in WalletHub’s 2026 rankings, with direct flights from major cities costing as little as $317 and hotel rooms starting at just $49 a night.
Does Spirit’s Collapse Signal the End of Cheap Flights?
Dana Taylor and USA TODAY on May 12, 2026
Spirit’s exit is expected to push airfares higher across the board this summer — and that’s before you factor in surging jet fuel costs from the Iran War.
FCA US Recalls More Than 12K Ram Pickup Trucks. See Affected Models
Greta Cross and USA TODAY on May 12, 2026
A software glitch in 12,736 Ram 2500 pickups from 2023–2025 can cause dangerous acceleration beyond tire speed limits — putting drivers at risk of losing control.
FCA US Recalls over 60,000 Vehicles. See Affected Models
Gabe Hauari and USA TODAY on May 12, 2026
More than 61,000 Jeep Cherokees from 2019–2023 are being recalled over a power transfer unit defect that could cause sudden drive failure or dangerous rollaway.
Consumer Prices Rose Again in April as Iran War Keeps Gas Prices High
Rachel Barber and USA TODAY on May 12, 2026
April’s CPI rose 3.8% year-over-year, topping forecasts, with gas prices up 28.4% annually — and a possible Fed rate hike is now on the table.
Amazon’s 30-Minute Delivery Expands to More Cities
Betty Lin-Fisher and USA TODAY on May 12, 2026
Amazon Now is rolling out 30-minute delivery in 10 new U.S. cities, with Prime members paying $3.99 per order around the clock.
Record 45M Americans to Travel Memorial Day Weekend. How to Avoid Traffic
Kathleen Wong and USA TODAY on May 12, 2026
A record 45 million Americans are hitting the road this holiday weekend, with some routes expected to take more than twice the normal travel time.
Public Health Alert Issued for This Headcheese Over Listeria Risk
James Powel and USA TODAY on May 11, 2026
A listeria outbreak tied to Daisy Brand deli products has already sickened at least three Illinois residents — and federal officials fear some consumers may still have it at home.
IRS Won’t Tell You, but Experts Spill How You May Claim a COVID Refund
Medora Lee and USA TODAY on May 11, 2026
A court ruling says millions were charged improper IRS penalties during COVID — but you must file a protective refund claim by July 10 to preserve your rights.
Trump Wants to Ditch US Gas Tax amid War. Here’s What You Would Save.
Keith Laing and USA TODAY on May 11, 2026
Trump is pushing to suspend the 18-cent federal gas tax as prices hit $4.52 a gallon — and bipartisan legislation is already in the works.
How USA TODAY Evaluates Gold and Precious Metals Dealers
Roxanne Downer and USA TODAY on May 11, 2026
The spread between what you pay and what you can later sell for is the biggest cost most gold investors overlook — here’s what separates reputable dealers from the rest.
Lawmakers Float a Federal Gas Tax Holiday. Would It Work?
Andrea Riquier and USA TODAY on May 11, 2026
A proposed federal gas tax holiday would save drivers just 18 cents a gallon and add $12 billion to the deficit, analysts say.
Applebee’s Brings Back All You Can Eat Deal. What You Can Get for $16
Gabe Hauari and USA TODAY on May 11, 2026
Applebee’s is serving up unlimited boneless wings, riblets, or double crunch shrimp — all with endless fries — for $15.99, starting Monday.
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