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Energage and USA TODAY named the 2026 US Top Workplaces after surveying 2,375 organizations; the top winners among large employers are Fannie Mae, Fairway Home Mortgage, Plante Moran, Progressive Insurance, and The Baldwin Group, representing two mortgage companies, two insurers, and a CPA firm, with winners across four size categories based on factors like pay, leadership, meaningfulness, and appreciation.
Freida McFadden revealed in a USA Today interview that her real name is Sara Cohen, a neurologist who kept her author persona secret to protect her medical career; she has stepped back from practice and will continue writing under the Freida McFadden name.
A St. Patrick’s Day trade involving Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos has reshaped the 2026 NFL Draft landscape, prompting USA TODAY’s Nate Davis to publish a refreshed first‑round mock with a new order and added flexibility for teams like the Raiders and Jets; Fernando Mendoza is projected to go No. 1 to Las Vegas as part of the updated projection.
USA TODAY appointed Jamie Stockwell as vice president of news, effective March 30, to spearhead modernization and deepen ties with the USA TODAY Network’s 200+ local outlets. Stockwell, a veteran editor with roles at The Washington Post, The New York Times, Axios Local, and other outlets, is tasked with driving high-impact, unbiased journalism while expanding the national audience.
Gallup said it will stop publishing presidential approval ratings after almost 90 years, citing a shift in its public-research focus. The lowest rating on record is Harry S. Truman's 22% in February 1952, amid Korea, labor unrest, and government corruption concerns. The piece also notes that Donald Trump, while not the lowest, is the first president to dip below 50% in his first term and during the early part of his second term.
USA Today predicts a 12-team College Football Playoff for 2025, with matchups including Ohio State vs. Memphis, Texas vs. Illinois, and a semifinal between Clemson and Penn State, culminating in a championship between Penn State and Georgia, along with a full slate of bowl games.
USA Today expanded its college football rankings to include all 136 FBS teams for the 2025 season, with Penn State ranked No. 1 overall, overtaking Texas, and a detailed re-ranking of Big Ten teams highlighting Penn State, Ohio State, Oregon, Illinois, and Michigan as top contenders.
A California man, missing for 25 years, is set to reunite with his family after his sister recognized him in a USA Today article. The man, who is non-verbal and was hospitalized, was identified through fingerprints by the LAPD after his sister contacted authorities. The family will soon be reunited, and the missing persons case has been closed.
A woman is set to reunite with her brother, who was missing for 25 years, after recognizing him in a USA TODAY article about an unidentified patient in a Los Angeles hospital. The man, reported missing in 1999, was confirmed through fingerprint testing. The reunion was facilitated by the Lassen County Sheriff's Office and the Los Angeles Police Department.
A California woman is set to reunite with her brother, who was missing for 25 years, after recognizing him in a USA TODAY article about an unidentified patient in a Los Angeles hospital. The man, reported missing in 1999, was confirmed through fingerprint testing. The reunion was facilitated by the efforts of the Lassen County Sheriff's Office and the Los Angeles Police Department.
On Election Day 2024, voters will head to the polls on November 5th, with major races including the presidential contest featuring Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. For those interested in watching live election coverage, several national news outlets offer extensive programming. USA TODAY will livestream its coverage starting at 7 p.m. ET on YouTube. NBC, CNBC, CNN, Fox News, NewsNation, ABC, CBS, and MSNBC will also provide comprehensive live broadcasts, each with their own anchors and special features, beginning at various times throughout the day.
As inflation drives up fast food prices nationally, a USA TODAY survey found that a Big Mac combo in Oklahoma City costs a little over $9, compared to $7.89 in Houston and nearly $15 in Seattle. Fast food prices have significantly increased over the past decade, with Carls Jr./Hardees and Wendy's seeing notable hikes. The most expensive combo surveyed was from Five Guys in Chicago, costing about $20.50 in Oklahoma City.
USA Today reportedly changed a headline about Donald Trump's abortion stance after the Biden-Harris campaign complained, with the original headline stating that Trump "opposes a national abortion ban and will leave it up to the will of the people." The updated headline said, "Donald Trump says states should decide abortion policy, avoids talk of a national ban," but failed to include an editor’s note explaining the change. USA Today stated that headline updates are "not uncommon" for breaking news and that the mission is to report the facts as accurately as possible.
The Detroit Free Press provided coverage of the 2024 solar eclipse from Ann Arbor, Michigan, where 99% coverage of the sun was experienced. NASA and USA TODAY offered live streams from the path of totality as the eclipse crossed the United States.
Gannett, publisher of USA Today and numerous local newspapers, will cease using Associated Press content starting next week, citing the creation of more in-house journalism and the opportunity to allocate funds towards their teams. This decision marks the end of a long-standing relationship between the two entities, prompting disappointment from the AP. Gannett's move aligns with its recent cost-cutting efforts, including substantial layoffs, and aims to further invest in its newsrooms and leverage its USA TODAY Network.