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What’s Open and Closed on Memorial Day 2026? Here’s What to Know
Gabe Hauari and USA TODAY on May 24, 2026
Banks and the stock market go dark Monday, but most grocery stores, restaurants, and retailers stay open — here’s the full breakdown by category.
Save 10% Sitewide during Petco’s Memorial Day Sale
Jessica Moore and USA TODAY on May 24, 2026
Use code SUMMER10 to unlock 10% off almost everything at Petco through Memorial Day — plus free shipping when you spend $35 or more.
Hyundai Recalls Over 421K Vehicles. See Affected Models
Julia Gomez and USA TODAY on May 23, 2026
If your 2025 or 2026 Tucson or Santa Cruz unexpectedly slams the brakes, you’re not imagining things — Hyundai is fixing a camera software glitch free of charge.
Memorial Day 2026: Take Advantage of Food Freebies, Deals
Julia Gomez and USA TODAY on May 23, 2026
More than a dozen chains are dangling freebies and promo codes this Memorial Day weekend — including a $6.99 Subway footlong and free Baconators from Wendy’s.
With Summer Near, What’s the Best Temperature to Set Your Thermostat?
Greta Cross and USA TODAY on May 23, 2026
Bump your thermostat 7 to 10 degrees for eight hours a day and you could slash 10% off your annual cooling bill — and experts say start at 78°F.
Car Insurance Is Expensive. Here Are 10 Tips for a Lower Premium.
Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on May 23, 2026
Auto insurance premiums surged two-thirds since 2020 — but experts say a few targeted moves can shave hundreds off your annual bill.
Could Trump’s Latest Rollback Actually Lower Your Grocery Bill?
Betty Lin-Fisher and USA TODAY on May 23, 2026
Two Purdue economists did the math on the White House’s $800 million grocery savings claim — and came up with 56 cents a year per family of four, or ‘a couple bananas.’
CVS Sues Tennessee to Halt Law It Says Would Force Pharmacy Closings
Ken Alltucker and USA TODAY on May 22, 2026
A new Tennessee law targeting pharmacy benefit managers could shutter all 136 CVS locations in the state — leaving 1.5 million patients scrambling for their prescriptions.
This Is the Best-Rated Independent Living Facility for 7 Years Straight
Chris Kissell on May 22, 2026
Residents and their family members rate these independent and assisted living communities highest for customer satisfaction.
Researchers Find 3 Diets That May Ward Off Dementia — and 1 That Hastens It
Gillian Manning on May 22, 2026
A 15-year study sheds light on which eating patterns could help protect you from chronic diseases — or do the opposite.
10 States That Generate the Most Money in Agricultural Sales
Hannah Patterson Hill on May 22, 2026
These states are responsible for producing a significant amount of the U.S. food supply.
America Has a New Favorite Mattress Brand — but There’s a Hitch to Maximizing Your Satisfaction
Chris Kissell on May 22, 2026
Shoppers rated this brand name highest of all, regardless of whether they bought their mattress in stores or online.
Is PepsiCo Hiking Prices on Doritos, Lay’s? What We Know
Anthony Thompson and USA TODAY on May 22, 2026
PepsiCo is raising prices on single-serve chip bags by up to 20 cents starting late June — just months after slashing prices on larger snack bags to win back shoppers.
Assault the Police or Trash the Capitol on Jan. 6? Here’s the Reward You Can Now Expect
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 22, 2026
Trump just opened a $1.776 billion fund. Rioters, including those who beat Capitol Police, are already applying. You’re paying the bill.
7 Rental Car Rip-Offs Designed to Double Your Bill at the Counter
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 22, 2026
That $39 rental can balloon to $85 by checkout. Here’s how the agent turns the screws.
The Big AI Shift: 5 Things to Know as the Job Market Pivots to Older Workers
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 22, 2026
For 40 years, layoffs hit older workers first. AI just turned that upside down — and the catch is brutal.
10 Custom Streaming TV Bundles to Replace Cable and Fit Every Budget
Randy Harward on May 22, 2026
Get more of the content you really love with streaming services that suit your tastes.
This Pancake Mix Is Recalled for Undeclared Egg. See Affected Product
Greta Cross and USA TODAY on May 22, 2026
Hometown Food Company recalled a single lot code of Birch Benders Sweet Potato mix sold nationwide — here’s how to know if you have the affected box.
Pittsburgh Gas Prices Among Highest in State Ahead of Memorial Day
Finch Walker, Chad Murphy and USA TODAY NETWORK on May 22, 2026
The national average just hit $4.56 a gallon — $1.38 more than last year — and 39 million drivers hitting the road this holiday weekend could push prices even higher.
Tesla Recalls over 14,000 Vehicles. See the Affected Model
Saleen Martin and USA TODAY on May 22, 2026
The 2025–2026 Model Y is at the center of the recall, which stems from a missing weight certification label that could cause dangerous vehicle overloading.
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