Qdoba Giving Away Free Queso, Chips for Full Moon, Total Lunar Eclipse
Julia Gomez and USA TODAY on March 3, 2026
Qdoba is offering a free serving of its Signature 3-Cheese Queso or Queso Diablo along with chips to Rewards Members with the purchase of an entree on the day of a full moon.
Starbucks’ Spring Menu Returns With New Drinks, Frog Pops and Merch
Greta Cross and USA TODAY on March 3, 2026
Starbucks’ spring menu drops on Tuesday, March 3, bringing back lavender favorites and introducing new items like a Frog Cake Pop and coconut- and ube-based drinks.
Oil Surges, Gas Tops $3 Nationwide as War Heats Up. What Comes Next?
Andrea Riquier and USA TODAY on March 3, 2026
Oil prices surged nearly 25% in a few days as the widening U.S.-Israel-Iran war choked off the Strait of Hormuz, pushing the national gas average above $3 a gallon and raising fears of further price hikes that could reach $90 per barrel.
Car Dealers Say the Economy Is Hurting Sales. Buyers Say It’s Prices.
Keith Laing and USA TODAY on March 3, 2026
Car dealers blame the economy for slumping sales, but high prices leave most Americans believing new cars are unaffordable.
Paramount Beats Netflix for Warner Bros. – What It Means for You
Kelly Lawler and USA TODAY on March 3, 2026
Paramount has won a costly bidding war against Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a massive $110 billion deal that could eventually combine the Paramount+ and HBO Max streaming services.
Rectal Cancer Is on the Rise. Here’s How It’s Affecting Young People.
Sara Moniuszko and USA TODAY on March 3, 2026
After decades of decline, rectal cancer is rising across all adult age groups, with a particularly concerning impact on younger generations.
Oil Prices Soar Again and Stocks Crumble as Iran War Escalates
Medora Lee and USA TODAY on March 3, 2026
United States oil prices surged to their highest levels since 2024 and stocks tumbled at the open as the Iran war escalated, with Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. officials warning of further impending military strikes.
United Airlines Passengers Evacuated After Possible Engine Fire
Zach Wichter and USA TODAY on March 3, 2026
Passengers evacuated a United Airlines flight at LAX via emergency slides after the plane experienced a possible engine fire shortly after departure.
Powerball Jackpot Winner Snags $251M. See Where the Ticket Was Sold.
Julia Gomez, Fernando Cervantes Jr. and USA TODAY on March 3, 2026
A single lottery ticket sold in Arkansas matched all five numbers and the Powerball to win the $251 million grand prize.
Costco Is Opening 6 Locations in March and April. See the Full List
Fernando Cervantes Jr. and USA TODAY on March 3, 2026
Costco is set to open six new locations in March and April.
What’s Ahead for Iran War? More Attacks, More Forces, Trump Says
Janet Loehrke, George Petras and USA TODAY on March 3, 2026
President Trump stated that more attacks are planned and would not rule out sending ground troops into Iran as the Pentagon prepares to deploy additional forces and casualties rise.
Oil Prices Jump, Stocks Stumble After U.S. Strikes Iran
Medora Lee and USA TODAY on March 2, 2026
U.S. stocks stumbled and oil prices jumped following coordinated strikes by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, raising concerns over potential oil supply disruptions and inflation.
‘This Is Not Iraq.’ Pete Hegseth Says U.S. Won’t Spend 20 Years in Iran
Bart Jansen and USA TODAY on March 2, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that the U.S. military operation in Iran is a decisive mission to destroy its missile, naval, and nuclear capabilities rather than a long-term nation-building effort.
Middle-Aged Men May Be Aging Faster Due to ‘Forever Chemicals’
Sara Moniuszko and USA TODAY on March 1, 2026
A new study suggests that middle-aged men may be aging faster due to the presence of specific ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood.
Can You Wear Pajamas to the Airport? This US Airport Says ‘Enough’
Eve Chen and USA TODAY on March 1, 2026
Tampa International Airport joked about banning pajamas on social media, calling it a “crisis,” though Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has genuinely encouraged travelers to dress better at airports.
Thousands of Truckers, Targeted by Trump, Could Lose Licenses
Trevor Hughes and USA TODAY on February 25, 2026
Hundreds of thousands of truckers could be removed from American roads under the Trump administration’s newly aggressive enforcement and safety campaign.
‘Roaring Economy’ and ‘Sick’ Dems: 5 Takeaways From Trump’s SOTU Address
Zac Anderson, Sarah D. Wire and USA TODAY on February 25, 2026
President Donald Trump declared the country is booming and his administration is winning in a defiant State of the Union address that comes as polls show deep skepticism of his leadership.
McDonald’s Biggest Burger, the Big Arch Burger, Is Coming in March
Mike Snider and USA TODAY on February 24, 2026
McDonald’s is introducing its biggest and boldest burger yet, the Big Arch, to U.S. menus for a limited time starting March 3.
Novo to Cut Ozempic and Wegovy Prices Amid Intense Competition
Ken Alltucker and USA TODAY on February 24, 2026
Novo Nordisk announced it will slash list prices of Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy to $675 for a one-month supply starting in 2027 to help insured customers amid growing competition from Eli Lilly.
Costco’s New Sundae Becomes Sweet Sensation With Shoppers
Saman Shafiq and USA TODAY on February 23, 2026
Costco’s new double chocolate mint sundae, available for $2.99, is gaining viral attention for its St. Patrick’s Day-themed flavor featuring mint ice cream, cookie crumbles, and chocolate sauce.
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