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What Is the Plague? What to Know After the Suspected Russia Case
Janet Loehrke, Ramon Padilla, George Petras and USA TODAY on October 5, 2026
Plague has three forms, and the lung infection can cause severe symptoms in under a day — but early antibiotics can treat it.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Says Inflation Is ‘Too High.’ Your Savings Account May Be Losing to It
Kendall Blythe on October 5, 2026
Your balance looks fine. What it can buy is shrinking every month.
Open a New Account With Chase Bank and Get a $3,000 Bonus. There’s No Catch, but There Is a Reason.
Kendall Blythe on October 5, 2026
Who doesn’t love free cash?
32 Hacks to Help You Fight the Inflation Squeeze in 2026
Timothy Moore (The Penny Hoarder) on October 5, 2026
From gas to groceries and fun at home, there are plenty of ways to cut spending.
Discover the Greek Seaside Town Where You Can Live for Under $2,000 a Month
Jacelyn Holmes on October 5, 2026
If you’re looking for a walkable seaside town filled with art, sunshine and affordable living, take a closer look at Nafplio.
Suspected Plague Death Sparks Outbreak Concerns. Should We Be Worried?
Sara Moniuszko and USA TODAY on October 5, 2026
Experts say the risk to Americans remains negligible, and they point to a key difference from COVID-19: antibiotics can treat plague when given quickly.
Flo App Users Eligible for $59.5M Settlement Payment. How to Claim
Fernando Cervantes Jr. and USA TODAY on October 5, 2026
If you used the app between November 2016 and February 2019, you have until Oct. 15 to submit a claim, though individual payments aren’t set yet.
Apple Hiring iCup Supply Specialist to Restock Coffee Beans
Greta Cross and USA TODAY on October 5, 2026
The Santa Clara role pays as much as $36.05 an hour and calls for managing up to 90 coffee machines.
Your Flu Shot Is Free. At These 6 Stores, They Also Pay You
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 5, 2026
Medicare already covers the shot. Where you roll up your sleeve decides whether you walk out with extra cash.
Stop Buying Extended Warranties. 5 Smarter Ways to Cover a Breakdown
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 5, 2026
There’s a reason the cashier pushes it so hard, and it has nothing to do with your new fridge.
This Dangerous Home Insurance Mistake Leaves 40% of Disaster Victims Underinsured. Here’s the Fix.
Marilyn Lewis on October 5, 2026
Balancing the cost of your premiums with adequate coverage can be tricky. Here’s what you can do.
Starbucks Announces Return of Viral Bearista Cup, New Winter Drinks
Greta Cross and USA TODAY on October 5, 2026
Last year’s 20-ounce bear-shaped cup sold out in under a day, but the chain hasn’t said when shoppers can buy it this time.
8 Food Preservatives Tied to High Blood Pressure. Two Are Forms of Vitamin C
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 5, 2026
Nearly everyone in the study ate at least one. Most hide in foods you’d never think to call junk.
9 American Cities That Don’t Charge Property Taxes
Chris Kissell on October 5, 2026
Discover where the dream of owning a home without having to pay property taxes to the city is a reality.
Gatorade Sold in 37 States Has Been Recalled. See List
Gabe Hauari and USA TODAY on October 5, 2026
The FDA says 122,021 cases of four Lemon Lime and Orange varieties may contain undeclared Yellow No. 5 or Yellow No. 6.
A Burst Pipe Averages a $30,000 Claim. 7 Fall Chores Stop It
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 5, 2026
A crack you’d never notice can pour 250 gallons a day into your house. Most of the fixes cost nothing.
Here’s How Today’s Workers Offset the Rise of AI and Heavy Screen Time
Keith Spencer on October 5, 2026
Workers aren’t rejecting technological advances, but they do have some priorities.
What 3 Different Doctors Eat When They Want a Snack or a Treat
Sara Moniuszko and USA TODAY on October 5, 2026
More than half of calories eaten at home come from ultra-processed foods, but one cardiologist says dark chocolate-covered almonds satisfy like a candy bar.
7 Money Moves You Must Make in the 5 Years Before You Retire
Marilyn Lewis on October 5, 2026
Use your last few years in the workforce wisely so you can have truly golden years.
Break Even at the Casino This Year? You’ll Still Owe the IRS
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 5, 2026
Win $50,000, lose $50,000, and you’d think you owe nothing. Starting this year, the tax code disagrees.
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