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States Mull Suspending Gas Tax to Cut Prices. Is Yours Next?
Eduardo Cuevas, Sarah D. Wire and USA TODAY on March 24, 2026
Georgia already suspended its gas tax for 60 days, but other states aren’t rushing to follow — and some governors say the relief never reaches drivers.
Five Guys Replaces Fry Cups With Paper Bags. Here’s the Consensus.
Greta Cross and USA TODAY on March 24, 2026
Not everyone is loving the switch — especially when it comes to grease and portion sizes.
Starbucks Releases Hannah Montana Secret Menu Refresher. How to Order.
Greta Cross and USA TODAY on March 24, 2026
The coffee chain just dropped a secret menu drink you can only order through the app — and it won’t last long.
Police Confiscate Barbies Containing Fentanyl in Missouri Store
Greta Cross and USA TODAY on March 23, 2026
The dolls were found at a discount store that sells damaged and abandoned freight — and all five had the deadly drug taped inside the packaging.
5 Ways to Fight Back Before Your Home Insurance Bankrupts You
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 23, 2026
Insurance rates are skyrocketing almost twice as fast as inflation. Here’s what you must do before you’re priced out of your own home.
Final March Social Security Payments Hit This Week
Fernando Cervantes Jr. and USA TODAY on March 23, 2026
A new CBO report just moved up the trust fund’s depletion date — and this week’s checks could look very different by 2032.
US, Iran Threaten More Energy Strikes as Gas Prices Surge. What to Know
Kathryn Palmer and USA TODAY on March 22, 2026
With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and Brent crude soaring, the average gallon of gas has jumped nearly a dollar in three weeks.
23 Reasons Visitors Should Stay Away From America
Kendall Blythe on March 21, 2026
Forget the politics. Some destinations are best avoided. The U.S. may be one of them.
The Oldest Car Models Still for Sale in the U.S.
Keenan Thompson and Detroit Free Press on March 21, 2026
Some of these nameplates have been on dealer lots since before your grandparents were born.
A BYD Taxi Ride Reveals Why U.S. Automakers Appear Uneasy
Jackie Charniga and Detroit Free Press on March 20, 2026
A reporter’s first ride in a Chinese-made electric vehicle offered a glimpse at the competition Detroit has been warning about for years.
Get a ‘Sternly Worded Text Warning’ About Parking? It May Be a Scam
Saleen Martin and USA TODAY on March 20, 2026
Scammers posing as state agencies are texting Americans fake parking and toll violation notices. Here’s how officials say to spot and avoid the phishing scheme.
Here’s 13 Crashes Tied to Tesla’s Expanded Full Self-Drive Probe
Keith Laing and USA TODAY on March 20, 2026
NHTSA’s investigation now covers 3.2 million vehicles and raises new concerns about how the software handles fog, dust and sun glare.
Fertilizer Prices Surge as Iran War Disrupts US Supplies
Jenna Prestininzi and Detroit Free Press on March 20, 2026
Nitrogen fertilizer supply chains are closely tied to the Middle East, and the Strait of Hormuz blockade is hitting farmers right before spring planting.
Flying This Weekend? TSA Still Isn’t Getting Paid, What to Know
Eve Chen, Zach Wichter and USA TODAY on March 20, 2026
Spring break travel meets a partial government shutdown — and it could get much worse next week.
Treasury Department to Oversee Student Loans: What It Means for You
Medora Lee and USA TODAY on March 19, 2026
The U.S. Treasury is taking over federal student loan operations in three phases, starting with collections on 7.7 million defaulted borrowers.
Your Local Grocery Store Reveals a Lot About You and Your Home Price
Andrea Riquier and USA TODAY on March 19, 2026
A new analysis of 32,000 store openings over nearly 50 years uncovers a striking link between the chains in your neighborhood and how your home value is likely to change.
Trump to Gradually Move Student Loan Debt for Millions Outside Education Department
Zachary Schermele and USA TODAY on March 19, 2026
The shift could reshape how nearly $2 trillion in federal student debt is managed — starting with 9 million borrowers already in default.
Design Approved for US Mint’s 24K Gold Trump Coin, Despite Objections
Karissa Waddick and USA TODAY on March 19, 2026
The commemorative coin could sell for thousands, but critics say putting a living president on currency breaks with American tradition.
Why Do Beef Prices Keep Climbing? Experts Explain the Reasons
Drew Askeland and USA TODAY NETWORK on March 19, 2026
The U.S. cattle herd just hit a 75-year low, and experts say relief isn’t coming anytime soon.
Trump’s EPA Sued Over US Fuel Rule Rollback: What It Means for Buyers
Keith Laing and USA TODAY on March 19, 2026
Thirty-six states are fighting to preserve emission standards that could shape what you pay at the pump and the dealership.
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