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Received a Text for a Refund at Amazon? Don’t Click It. It’s a Scam.
Saman Shafiq and USA TODAY on July 3, 2026
A new phishing text mimics a routine Amazon quality inspection — clicking the fake refund link can hand scammers your money and data.
Why We Chose Puerto Vallarta As Our No. 1 Haven in Mexico
Sasha Savinov on July 3, 2026
Here’s what daily life is like in this affordable paradise on Mexico’s Pacific Coast.
10 Ways to Get Lucky With Money (and Why Luck Isn’t so Random)
Kathleen Coxwell on July 3, 2026
Even the most talented people can be weighed down by a lack of luck.
Is Surge Pricing Coming for Your Groceries? Learn Now How to Protect Your Wallet
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 3, 2026
New digital price tags allow stores to change prices instantly. While retailers deny they’ll use surge pricing, experts aren’t so sure.
What Happens in Vegas Pays in Ferraris and Bulgari Necklaces: Nurse Practitioner Indicted in $906M Medicare Scheme Targeting Hospice Patients
Kendall Blythe on July 3, 2026
Hundreds — including medical and health care professionals — were swept up in an over $6.5 billion alleged false-claims crackdown.
61 Million People Are Driving for July Fourth. How Much Will Gas Cost?
Keith Laing and USA TODAY on July 3, 2026
Indiana drivers are paying the least in the nation this holiday week, while prices in five states sit under $3.45 a gallon.
Where Air Conditioning Is Least Common in the US
Ignacio Calderon, Swasti Singhai, John Heasly and USA TODAY on July 3, 2026
In San Francisco, just 35% of households have air conditioning, while one tiny Texas county reports full coverage.
July 4 Can Be Deadly: 5 Ways Heat Can Surprise and Kill
Dinah Voyles Pulver and USA TODAY on July 3, 2026
Heat index values could hit 115 degrees this weekend, and even indoor fans or daily medications can quietly raise your risk of heat stroke.
Nearly 2 Million Wire Grill Brushes Recalled. See Affected Products
Fernando Cervantes Jr. and USA TODAY on July 2, 2026
Conair says loose bristles can end up in your food, and it’s offering refunds plus a 20% bonus credit for eight recalled models.
Hurricane Season Is Here. Here’s What Your Home Needs for Defense.
Faith Wakefield and USA TODAY on July 2, 2026
Insurers say taping an “X” on windows does nothing — here’s what actually stops hurricane damage before the next storm hits.
The US Spends Billions on These Senior Homes in ‘Huge Oversight Gap’
Ken Alltucker and USA TODAY on July 2, 2026
A federal watchdog found Medicare and Medicaid funneled $12 billion to assisted-living facilities in 2024 with almost no oversight of care quality.
Specialty Shampoo Recalled in US, Canada. See Affected Products
Anthony Thompson and USA TODAY on July 2, 2026
A bacteria linked to infections in people with weakened immune systems triggered a recall of specific Oribe scalp shampoo lots.
GM Recalls Over 14K Vehicles. See Affected Models
Anthony Thompson and USA TODAY on July 2, 2026
A stalled third-row seat that traps young riders instead of reversing has triggered a recall for over 14,500 Cadillac VISTIQ SUVs.
Why Mexico Is the Top Choice for Over 1 Million American Expats
Lief Simon on July 2, 2026
Several factors make Mexico a perfect haven for American expats.
8 Cheap and Healthy Dollar Store Groceries That Are Actually Good
Deb Hipp on July 2, 2026
I set out to find the healthiest groceries you can buy for just over $1 apiece. These are my favorites.
What New Data Says About US Life Expectancy
Sara Moniuszko and USA TODAY on July 2, 2026
US death rates fell 4.6% in 2025 to a record low, even as heart disease and cancer stayed the top killers.
6 Ways to Beat the TV Drug Ads That Are Working on You
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 2, 2026
Two countries on Earth allow these ads. Researchers say they work on you. Here’s how to stop being the target.
125 People Sick in Third Princess Cruise Norovirus Outbreak This Year
Nathan Diller and USA TODAY on July 2, 2026
Both passengers and crew fell ill on this nearly three-week voyage, marking the CDC’s seventh cruise outbreak logged so far in 2026.
These States Had the Most EVs to Start 2026 Amid Rising Gas Prices
Keith Laing and USA TODAY on July 2, 2026
California topped the list at 17.5% EV registrations, but even the leading states saw adoption slip compared to last year.
The ‘Value Size’ Is a Sucker’s Bet: 5 Reasons Bigger Costs You Way More Than It Saves
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 2, 2026
The 50-cent upsize feels like a win. Here’s who’s actually cashing in — and what it really costs you.
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