admin Whether you have some Irish ancestry or you just enjoy the frivolity, St. Patrick’s Day means fun. The Irish began observing St. Patrick’s Day, which lands on Tuesday, March 17, for more than 1,000 years. Here in the U.S., cities nationwide host parades and festivals to celebrate the holiday – a practice that began hundreds … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line canceled nearly a dozen voyages scheduled to depart later this year. “Due to changes to itinerary plans, we have cancelled sailings aboard Carnival Firenze scheduled between October 12, 2026, and November 16, 2026,” the cruise line told USA TODAY in an emailed statement. A total of 11 cruises were impacted. Guests booked … Read more
Jessica Caldwell has been considering Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in the last couple of weeks. That invasion in February 2022 prompted an oil price shock that sent gas prices soaring and prompted more consumers to consider electric vehicles. In some ways, it’s the most comparable global event to the current U.S. and Israeli war against … Read more
You probably don’t spend much time inspecting your earlobes. But a quick check in the mirror might reveal a subtle physical trait linked to cardiovascular health. A deep, diagonal line crossing the bottom of your earlobe could be more than just a normal sign of aging. Medical professionals refer to this specific wrinkle as Frank’s … Read more
Meta Platforms shares rose nearly 3% on Monday, March 16 after a Reuters report that the social media giant plans to lay off 20% or more of its workforce to offset heavy spending on artificial intelligence and bet on productivity gains from the technology. If Meta settles on the 20% figure, the cuts will be … Read more
As a powerful storm barrels toward the Northeast on Monday, March 16, airlines are already bracing for widespread disruptions while travelers face another hurdle at the airport: unusually long security lines tied to a funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security. Airlines have begun canceling and delaying flights ahead of the system, with hundreds … Read more
For travelers hoping to board a plane this week, inclement weather and long security lines are likely to cause headaches at the airport. As a partial government shutdown affecting Transportation Security Administration funding drags on, TSA officers have been calling out of work at high rates after missing their first full paycheck. “It’s devastating to … Read more
Every driver knows how car insurance works. Whenever you get a new vehicle, you need to have it insured to legally drive it on the road in 49 of the 50 states (New Hampshire is the exception). Insurance prices vary depending on where you live. Though many insurance companies offer different rates depending on the … Read more
Lidl is recalling “all lots” of its chocolate ladybugs over a labeling mishap. The German-owned discount supermarket chain initiated the recall after discovering the product, which contained tree nuts, was distributed in packaging that did not disclose the presence of hazelnuts. Consumers have yet to report an illness in connection with the recall. Because Favorina … Read more
Several additional Popeyes locations in the Southeast are shutting down as a major franchisee works through bankruptcy. Court records obtained by USA TODAY show that Florida-based Sailormen Inc., which operates more than 130 Popeyes restaurants, said on March 10 it plans to close three Popeyes locations in Georgia. The closures come about two months after … Read more