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July 4 Flights Are Getting Cheaper, but This Is the Priciest Day to Fly
Kathleen Wong and USA TODAY on June 24, 2026
Flying on July 2 costs 25% more than the holiday itself — book on July 4 and pay as little as $286 for a domestic flight, according to new data.
455 People Including Doctors Charged in Historic $6.5B Health Care Schemes
Natalie Neysa Alund and USA TODAY on June 24, 2026
The record-breaking crackdown spans 56 federal districts and includes a $1 billion Arizona scheme that allegedly funded luxury cars and a hotel in the Philippines.
It’s Hot Out: How to Keep Cool and Avoid Heat Illness
Janet Loehrke, George Petras and USA TODAY on June 24, 2026
More than 700 Americans die from extreme heat each year, and adults 65+ face the greatest danger — here’s what to watch for and how to stay safe.
The Top 15 Summer-Blooming Flowers for Every Corner of Your Yard
Teresa Joaquim on June 24, 2026
Add pops of color to your yard with these easy-to-maintain blossoms.
Hybrid Car Sales Are Heating Up with Elevated Gas Prices
Jamie L. LaReau and Detroit Free Press on June 24, 2026
As gas prices approach $4 a gallon and overall new car sales fall nearly 6%, hybrid vehicles are up 11% — and the five-year ownership math shows a hybrid can save you over $2,000.
Congress Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill as Cost of Living Surges
Andrea Riquier, Zachary Schermele and USA TODAY on June 23, 2026
The 21st Century Road to Housing Act passed 358-32 in the House, targeting manufactured home regulations, large investor restrictions, and a construction bottleneck years in the making.
Federal Judge Rules Against States’ SNAP Ban on Soda, Sugary Foods
Stephen Gruber-Miller and Des Moines Register on June 23, 2026
A federal judge struck down Trump administration waivers letting five states ban SNAP recipients from buying soda and candy, ruling the USDA overstepped its legal authority.
New California Laws Go Into Effect on July 1. Here’s What to Know
Noe Padilla, Daniella Segura and USA TODAY on June 23, 2026
Minimum wages rise in 11 California cities on July 1, some to over $20 an hour, as a dozen new laws take effect.
Popular Plant-Based Foods Recalled for Possible Plastic Pieces
Greta Cross and USA TODAY on June 23, 2026
MorningStar Farms recalled two frozen products over plastic contamination — here’s which items are affected and how to get a refund.
9 Reasons Why Portugal Is so Hard for Retirees to Resist
Kat Kalashian on June 23, 2026
This sunny, affordable and safe corner of the world just might check every item on your retire-overseas list.
7 Reasons You Should Rent (Not Own) a Home in Retirement
Emmet Pierce on June 23, 2026
Here’s how renting can pay off quite nicely for some retirees.
US Citizenship Fees Could Rise 80% under New Trump Administration Plan
Trevor Hughes and USA TODAY on June 23, 2026
A new DHS proposal would raise naturalization application fees from $760 to $1,330 on paper — and eliminate some fee waivers for low-income applicants.
Tourists in Europe Face Brutal Temperatures Under ‘Heat Dome’
Julia Gomez and USA TODAY on June 23, 2026
The European ‘heat dome’ has already killed dozens, closed the Eiffel Tower early, and shattered temperature records that stood since 1947 — here’s what travelers need to know.
Supreme Court Lets Michigan Family Fight Foreclosure in Equity Theft Case
Maureen Groppe and USA TODAY on June 23, 2026
A Michigan family lost their $200,000 home over a $2,242 tax debt — and now the Supreme Court is giving them another shot at challenging the sale process.
5 Reasons Your Phone Company Lets Loan Robocallers Ring You All Day
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 23, 2026
We can put a man on the moon. So why can’t we stop “Samantha from underwriting”?
Bed Bath & Beyond Combines Stores with Another Chain. See Locations
Greta Cross and USA TODAY on June 22, 2026
Twenty-two Bed Bath & Beyond + The Container Store combination locations opened June 18, merging home essentials with closet and organizational services under one roof.
Netflix Makes Retirement Homes Look Exciting. What’s the Reality?
Kelly Lawler and USA TODAY on June 22, 2026
Experts say shows like ‘A Man on the Inside’ capture real social bonds at senior facilities — but miss the medical complexity and costs that can run $4,000 a month or more.
8 Foods You Should Not Put in the Refrigerator — and the Right Way to Store Them
Donna Freedman on June 22, 2026
Don’t ruin the flavor and texture of these items by sticking them in the refrigerator.
What to Do If Your Car Overheats During the Summer
Charles Singh and USA TODAY on June 22, 2026
When your engine temperature spikes this summer, the counterintuitive first move — cranking the heat to max — could save you from a costly breakdown.
Judge Halts Trump Voter Database Over Privacy, Accuracy Fears
Sarah D. Wire and USA TODAY on June 22, 2026
The blocked system improperly combined Social Security data with citizenship records — and already caused real Americans to lose their voter registrations based on inaccurate information.
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