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More Than 110 People Sick in Princess Cruise Norovirus Outbreak
Nathan Diller and USA TODAY on May 7, 2026
At least 115 passengers and crew have fallen ill with vomiting and diarrhea aboard the Caribbean Princess, which won’t receive a deep disinfection until it docks May 11.
GM Recalls over 40K Brake Fluid Containers. What Drivers Should Know
Anthony Thompson and USA TODAY on May 7, 2026
A 2022 production batch of ACDelco GMW DOT 3 Brake Fluid failed federal safety standards due to sediment — here’s the specific lot number to check and what to do if you have it
312,000 Amazon Battery Packs Recalled Over Child Safety Risk
Anthony Thompson and USA TODAY on May 7, 2026
More than 312,000 EEMB lithium coin battery packs sold on Amazon for $3–$9 are being recalled for violating federal child-safety packaging law — and a full refund is available.
Gas Prices Near $5 Are Changing How Americans Drive, New Poll Finds
Keith Laing and USA TODAY on May 7, 2026
With gas averaging $4.55 a gallon, a new poll finds 44% of Americans have cut back on driving — and 34% are rethinking their vacation plans.
Snack Mixes Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Risk. See List
Gabe Hauari and USA TODAY on May 7, 2026
A voluntary recall covers eight snack mix varieties under Fisher, Squirrel Brand, Southern Style Nuts, and Target’s Good & Gather — check your pantry now.
8 Hacks for Setting up a New Life in Small-Town Panama
Adriana Valdez on May 7, 2026
Explore how living in the mountain region of Panama is its own unique experience.
2026 Kia EV6 Is More Affordable Than Ever. Should You Get One?
Charles Singh and USA TODAY NETWORK on May 7, 2026
Kia cut the EV6’s price by up to $5,830 for 2026, putting it below $40,000 for the first time — but one rival still edges it out.
5 Moves Mosquito Experts Make to Keep From Getting Eaten Alive
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 7, 2026
Mosquitoes kill more people than any other animal on Earth. Here’s the playbook the scientists actually use at home.
Horizon Organic Chocolate Milk Boxes Recalled Due to Packaging Issue
James Powel and USA TODAY on May 6, 2026
Over 63,000 cartons sold in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Oregon may be swollen or leaking — and consumers who have them could be eligible for a refund.
Self-Checkout Skimmers Swipe $38K at Pennsylvania Walmart, Police Say
Greta Cross, Tim Hahn and USA TODAY on May 6, 2026
Skimming scams surged 90% in 2025, and now four suspects face felony charges after using hidden devices to drain $38,000 from 80 shoppers at a Pennsylvania Walmart.
This Common Chemical Is Now Linked to Potentially Fatal Liver Disease — Especially for Higher-Income Households — Researchers Find
Gillian Manning on May 6, 2026
A recent study reveals that a common household chemical could potentially triple your risk of serious liver scarring.
Apple Class Action Settlement Could Pay You Money. See Who’s Eligible
Melina Khan and USA TODAY on May 6, 2026
If you bought an iPhone 16 or 15 Pro between June 2024 and March 2025, you could be in line for up to $95 from Apple’s $250 million class action settlement.
Facebook Scams Surged as $794M in Losses Spark Lawsuit Against Meta
Susan Tompor and USA TODAY NETWORK on May 6, 2026
FTC data shows consumers lost $794 million to Facebook scams in 2025 alone — and a major consumer watchdog just sued Meta to force accountability.
JetBlue and Southwest Are Flyer Favorite Airlines Again This Year
Zach Wichter and USA TODAY on May 6, 2026
JD Power’s latest airline survey shows passenger satisfaction climbed across the board — but skyrocketing fares and new fees could quickly reverse those gains.
UnitedHealthcare to Remove Prior Authorization for 30% of Services
Ken Alltucker and USA TODAY on May 5, 2026
UnitedHealthcare will eliminate prior authorizations for 30% of services by year-end — a change that 93% of surveyed doctors say is long overdue.
California Sues State Farm due to Violations with Wildfire Claims
Noe Padilla and USA TODAY on May 5, 2026
California regulators found 398 violations in half of the State Farm wildfire claims they reviewed, threatening what could be the largest post-disaster insurance penalties this century.
Why Portugal’s Beaches Are the Best in the World
Kat Kalashian on May 5, 2026
From accessible stretches of sand to hidden gems, here are some of the best beaches in Portugal — and the world.
FBI Warns of ‘Banking Spoof Call’ Scams. Here’s How It Works
Julia Gomez and USA TODAY on May 5, 2026
One victim lost $40,000 after a caller spoofed her real Chase bank number and knew her account balance to the penny — the FBI says these schemes are spreading.
These Potato Chips Are Recalled for Salmonella Risk. See Brands
Greta Cross and USA TODAY on May 5, 2026
Utz pulled nine Zapp’s and Dirty brand chip varieties over dry milk powder seasoning potentially tainted with salmonella — here’s exactly what to check in your pantry.
More Americans Live With Family as Housing Costs Soar, Boomers Age
Andrea Riquier and USA TODAY on May 5, 2026
A new Realtor.com report counts 4 million multigenerational households — and the listings command prices 65% higher than standard homes, yet still sell just as fast.
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