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How to Submit Opinion Pieces to USA TODAY
The USA TODAY Opinion section is seeking analysis, argument, and essays on a variety of subjects. Submissions should be timely, persuasive, and provide new information or insights. Columns should be 550-750 words and submitted exclusively to forum...
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Addressing Errors and Updates 2025
We understand that errors can occur, and we are committed to addressing them promptly and transparently. If a correction or clarification is necessary, we will clearly mark it in the original article and provide an explanation to our readers. Any ...
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2025 NFL Draft Recap: Top Picks, Surprises, and Future Stars
Editor's note: Follow 2025 NFL draft live updates, grades and analysis. ...
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Court Halts Trump's Attempt to Restrict Union Rights for Federal Workers
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the administration of President Donald Trump from stripping hundreds of thousands of federal employees of the ability to unionize and collectively bargain over working conditions. ...
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Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan Faces Federal Charges in Immigration Case
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was charged April 25 with two felonies for her role in helping an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest after he appeared in her local Wisconsin courtroom. ...
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Princeton University Mourns Loss of Missing Student Found at Lake Carnegie
The Princeton University undergraduate student, Lauren Blackburn, has been discovered deceased after disappearing for almost a week. ...
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Derrick Harmon Faces Tragedy as Mother Passes Away After Steelers Draft Him in 2025
Tiffany Saine, the mother of former Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon, died shortly after her son was selected 21st overall in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. ...
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'You' Series Finale: What's Next for Joe Goldberg?
Editor's note: This story contains spoilers from the "You" Netflix series. After a thrilling five-season r...
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OpenAI Interested in Acquiring Google Chrome Amid Antitrust Concerns
OpenAI has expressed interest in acquiring Google's Chrome browser if antitrust enforcers require the sale as part of efforts to restore competition in search, according to testimony at Google's trial. ChatGPT's Nick Turley made the statement duri...
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Stay Alert: How to Stay Informed About Severe Weather with Your Phone
The key to preparing for severe weather is staying informed about approaching storms. While some people can sense changes in the atmosphere, having a smartphone is a reliable way to track weather systems and receive notifications. ...
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Max Introduces New Feature to Stop Password Sharing
Max is following suit by introducing a feature that the streaming service's competitors have already implemented to crack down on password sharing. ...
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Top 10 Eco-Friendly Travel Products for Summer Adventures
The saying goes "leave no footprint behind," and these travel products understood the assignment. Whether made from recycled materials or reusable, here are 10 environmentally friendly products we love, so you can travel the world, confident that ...
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Houston Restaurant Owner Indicted in Connection with Bar Explosion
A Houston restaurant owner has been indicted on three federal charges in connection with an explosion at a popular bar owned by his business partner, federal officials said. ...
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White House Stresses Commitment to Address Rape Kit Backlog Issue
WASHINGTON - The White House responded Thursday to a USA TODAY investigation that documented ongoing failures within the federal effort to address backlogged rape kits, emphasizing that President Joe Biden has made protecting women from violence a...
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DNA Evidence Leads to Reopening of 12-Year-Old Rape Case
Lisa Nuñez-Najera saw the business card tucked near the screen door of her Kansas home. She grabbed it and read the name. It was from a lieutenant with the sex crimes unit of the Wichita Police Department. ...
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Federal Funding Efforts to Address Rape Kit Backlog Fall Short
For the past decade, the U.S. government has allocated approximately $350 million in grants to assist local and state agencies in testing neglected evidence from sexual assaults. The program, known as the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative, aimed to br...
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Uncovering the Truth: The Impact of Untested Rape Kits in America
On summer nights a year apart, two women left bars in downtown Austin, Texas. Before they could get home safely, both were raped. ...
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Accused Stowaway Caught on Video Evading Security and Boarding Delta Flight to Paris
New surveillance video captures Svetlana Dali, a 57-year-old woman accused of stowing away on a Delta Airlines flight from New York to Paris, successfully passing through airport security before boarding. ...
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Prepare for Higher Prices When Traveling to Epic Universe in Orlando
Epic Universe is set to be a major attraction in Orlando's theme park scene when it opens next month. The city, already popular among amusement park enthusiasts, will become an even bigger draw with five new lands of entertainment. ...
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The Long Road to REAL ID: A 20-Year Journey
For nearly twenty years, the U.S. government has been informing Americans that their state-issued driver's license or nondriver identification will not suffice for domestic flights or federal buildings. After multiple deadline extensions, the fina...
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