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Gen Z’s ‘Soft Socializing’ Is the Big New Thing — or Is It?
Kendall Blythe on April 20, 2026
Didn’t we just call it “hanging out?”
Here Are the Most Reliable and Affordable Used Cars You Can Buy
Charles Singh and USA TODAY on April 20, 2026
Depreciation has slashed prices on four of the most dependable models on the road — including a former $72,000 luxury sedan now going for under $32,000.
Young Americans Are Miserable: 6 Reasons Their Happiness Is Falling Off a Cliff
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 20, 2026
If you’re under 30 in America, the data is brutal — and the financial damage driving it isn’t slowing down.
Essential Tips for Traveling with Your Pets This Year
Jessie Quinn and USA TODAY on April 18, 2026
The airline ticket is just the start — most pet owners are blindsided by the extra charges at the rental car counter, the rideshare surcharge, and the paperwork that can derail a trip before it begins.
5 US Cruises You Can Take in 2026 Without a Passport
Allison Tibaldi, FamilyVacationist.com on April 18, 2026
From Alaska’s Glacier Bay to the Great Lakes to Hawaii, these five domestic sailings require no passport — and 2026’s 250th-anniversary celebrations are making every port a bonus attraction.
Are You Human? New Tool Aims to Help Prove You’re Not AI
Jennifer Jolly, Special to USA Today on April 17, 2026
A finance worker wired $25 million to criminals after a video call with a deepfake CFO — and a new tool backed by Sam Altman says it has the answer, but the company comes with serious red flags.
Ford Recalls Nearly 1.4M Vehicles. See Affected Models
Saleen Martin and USA TODAY on April 17, 2026
The transmission defect on 2015–2017 F-150s can trigger a sudden, unexpected downshift into second gear at speed — and Ford says letters warning affected owners won’t go out until April 27.
Fewer Summer Flights Planned at This Major US Airport. What’s Happening?
Kathleen Wong and USA TODAY on April 17, 2026
Last summer, fewer than 60% of O’Hare arrivals and departures ran on time — so the FAA is capping daily operations at 2,708 flights from May 17 through October 24 to prevent a repeat.
Women Can’t Get Estrogen Patches. Here’s What the FDA Is Doing to Help.
Laura Trujillo and USA TODAY on April 17, 2026
The estrogen patch shortage that began in January is forcing some women to pay nine times more for alternative hormone therapy — and the FDA is not yet officially calling it a shortage.
5 Gut-Punch Regrets New Retirees Say Are Keeping Them up at Night
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 17, 2026
Over half of recent retirees wish they’d done things differently. Here’s what’s haunting them, and how you can dodge the same traps.
The Rise of ‘No-Reply’ Emails and What It Means for Travelers
Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAY on April 17, 2026
After a Canadian wildfire evacuation left one traveler chasing a refund through a wall of automated non-responses, a consumer advocate reveals three workarounds that actually get results.
First-Time Homebuyer? Here Are 10 Metros Where You Might Luck Out
Andrea Riquier and USA TODAY on April 17, 2026
Jacksonville tops Zillow’s April rankings — and in some of these markets, nearly two-thirds of for-sale listings fall within reach of a median-income buyer.
Hyundai Recalls over 94K Vehicles. See Affected Models
Amaris Encinas and USA TODAY on April 16, 2026
Fuel pipe fasteners on four Genesis models — including the G80, G90, and GV80 — may loosen over time and spark a fire, but recall notification letters won’t reach affected owners until June 8.
Kia Recalls over 141,000 Vehicles. See the Affected Model
Fernando Cervantes Jr. and USA TODAY on April 16, 2026
The fuel pipe defect on 2022–2026 Kia Carnival minivans can leak near the fuel rail and ignite — and while dealers will fix it free of charge, recall notification letters won’t go out until June 2.
TSA Weighs Privatizing Some Airport Screening Functions to Avoid Delays
Zach Wichter and USA TODAY on April 16, 2026
TSA officers missed nearly $1 billion in paychecks this fiscal year during the DHS shutdown — while private screeners at contracted airports never missed one, a key detail now driving the push to expand privatization.
4 Health Issues That Precede 99% of Strokes and Heart Attacks
Chris Kissell on April 16, 2026
A study of millions of people reveals that cardiovascular events rarely happen without warning signs.
Reward Ripoff: I Have 4 Million Amex Points. 5 Moves I’m Making Before They Lose More Value
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 16, 2026
I spent decades building this hoard. Amex and the airlines are quietly shrinking it. Here’s my plan.
Fraud Is on the Rise. Blame AI
Betty Lin-Fisher and USA TODAY on April 16, 2026
A new TransUnion report found that 1 in 6 Americans lost money to digital fraud last year — and AI tools are making these scams faster, cheaper, and more convincing than ever.
Airlines Warn That Jet Fuel Is Running Low Ahead of Summer Vacation
Zach Wichter and USA TODAY on April 16, 2026
Experts say a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz — already cutting off 20% of the global oil supply — could slash available airline seats by 30-40% worldwide, with U.S. travelers facing canceled flights and higher bag fees this summer.
Mercedes-Benz Recalls over 24K Vehicles. See Affected Models
Amaris Encinas and USA TODAY on April 15, 2026
Owners of these luxury sedans and coupes could lose engine power without any warning while driving — and the fix must come from an authorized dealer before June 2.
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