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Live Nation Operated as Monopoly, Overcharged Customers, Jury Finds
Mary Walrath-Holdridge and USA TODAY on April 15, 2026
Court filings also revealed a ticketing employee discussing “robbing” customers “blind” — and a judge will now decide how much Live Nation owes in consumer restitution.
Nail Polish Remover Sold on Amazon Recalled. See Product
Michelle Del Rey and USA TODAY on April 15, 2026
About 4,000 units of a gel nail polish remover sold on Amazon contain methylene chloride — a chemical outright banned in cosmetics — and the FDA is urging buyers to stop using it immediately.
Bigger Tax Refunds Aren’t Changing How People Buy New Cars
Keith Laing and USA TODAY on April 15, 2026
With the average new car now priced at $49,275 — nearly $10,000 more than what most refund shoppers say they can afford — here’s how the gap between tax season windfalls and dealership sticker prices is playing out.
Avis Car Rental Settlement Could Pay You Up to $5K. Check Eligibility
Greta Cross and USA TODAY on April 15, 2026
Avis suffered a data breach in August 2024 that exposed credit card numbers, driver’s licenses, and more — and affected U.S. customers have until June 21 to file a claim for up to $5,000.
Which Cities Have Most Affordable Rent in US? See Where Atlanta Ranks
Irene Wright and USA TODAY on April 15, 2026
In the most affordable U.S. cities, renters spend just 15% of monthly income on housing — less than half the burden renters carry in the priciest markets.
The Blockbuster Cancer Drug Keytruda Can Cost Over $150,000
Dana Taylor and USA TODAY on April 15, 2026
One lung cancer patient’s single Keytruda infusion hit $162,000 — and experts say millions more will feel the impact through rising premiums unless systemic reforms take hold.
What $300,000 Buys in American Real Estate in 2026: 10 Cities, 10 Very Different Homes
Kendall Blythe on April 15, 2026
Dreaming of a mansion but can only afford a closet? You may need to rethink your ZIP code.
‘Bar-Fight Rules’? Hurricane Season Forecasts Prompt Ominous Warning
Dinah Voyles Pulver and USA TODAY on April 15, 2026
Experts at FEMA and the National Hurricane Center are sounding the alarm that a “below-average” 2026 forecast is lulling coastal homeowners into skipping the very preparations that could save their homes — and their finances.
Half of U.S. Workers Now Use AI at Work — 5 Moves to Make Before You’re the One Replaced
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 15, 2026
A new Gallup poll just exposed who AI is squeezing out. Here’s how to dodge the hit.
Checked Bag Fees Just Jumped Again. Don’t Expect Them to Drop
Zach Wichter and USA TODAY on April 15, 2026
All five major U.S. airlines raised their first-bag fee to $45 within weeks of each other — and travel experts say history makes clear these fees only move in one direction.
7-Eleven Says It’s Closing 645 US Stores in the Next Year
Fernando Cervantes Jr. and USA TODAY on April 14, 2026
For the fifth consecutive year, 7-Eleven’s store count is shrinking — and the chain hasn’t revealed which of its 13,000-plus North American locations will be cut.
This Cruise Line Is Raising Some Gratuity Rates
Nathan Diller and USA TODAY on April 14, 2026
If you’re booked on an MSC Caribbean or Alaska sailing, prepaying your gratuities before May 11 could save you as much as $3 per person per night.
Economy Passengers on Air New Zealand Will Soon Have Flat Bed Access
Zach Wichter and USA TODAY on April 14, 2026
For $495, economy flyers on the New York–Auckland route can book a four-hour flat-bed sleeping pod — and bookings open May 18.
South Florida Counties at Greatest Risk of Hurricanes for 2026 Season
Sarah Perkel, Kimberly Miller and USA TODAY NETWORK on April 14, 2026
Colorado State University’s 2026 forecast puts Monroe County at a 39% chance of a named storm strike — and if you own property or carry insurance in South Florida, the county-by-county odds are worth knowing before June 1.
Miami Ranks in Top 10 Cities to Retire to in 2026, per WalletHub
Sarah Perkel and USA TODAY NETWORK on April 14, 2026
Four Florida cities cracked WalletHub’s top 10 for retirement — but Miami’s affordability rank of 76 out of 182 cities tells a more complicated story than the sunshine.
How Merck Keeps Prices for Its Blockbuster Cancer Drug Sky High
Ken Alltucker, Austin Fast and Sydney P. Freedberg, USA TODAY and ICIJ on April 14, 2026
One patient’s single infusion bill topped $162,000 — and a new investigation exposes the web of patents, Medicare lobbying, and dosing decisions that keep Keytruda out of generic competition.
They Paid $45K for a Family Cruise. It Was Never Booked
Nathan Diller and USA TODAY on April 13, 2026
The accused couple allegedly collected nearly $45,000 through Zelle, checks, and cash from trusting friends — then handed back bounced checks and excuses instead of boarding passes.
Texas AG Opens Probe Into Lululemon for Alleged ‘Forever Chemicals’
Natalie Neysa Alund and USA TODAY on April 13, 2026
The Texas attorney general says the yoga-pants giant may have misled shoppers about PFAS chemicals linked to cancer and endocrine disruption — even as Lululemon insists it already phased them out years ago.
Why Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Blockade May Affect DC Public Transportation
Mike Stunson and USA TODAY on April 13, 2026
DC Metro just logged its busiest month since 2020 — and $4.28-per-gallon gas in the capital may be driving more commuters off the road and onto the train.
Tinder Agrees to $60.5M Class Settlement. Who Qualifies for a Payout?
Michelle Del Rey and USA TODAY on April 13, 2026
If you paid for Tinder Plus in California after age 28, you may be owed a share of a $60.5 million payout — but the deadline to claim it is August 18.
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