Step inside Epic Universe’s new hotels before checking in USA TODAY’s Eve Chen toured Universal Orlando Resort’s three new hotels, right by Epic Universe. ORLANDO, Fla. – If money were no object, there’d be no question about where to stay while visiting Universal’s new Epic Universe theme park. Hands down, it would be Universal Helios…
Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights tips for scaredy cats You don’t have to like haunted houses to have fun at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights. We have our first Halloween Horror Nights theme for 2025. “Five Nights at Freddy’s is coming in a whole new way to this year’s Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights in…
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What are mortgage rates and how are they calculated? A Complete Guide The basics of mortgage rates: Key factors explained Getting married and buying a first home: two days representing some of the happiest – and most expensive – days most people ever celebrate. The average wedding costs $36,000, according to the wedding registry platform…
How are tariffs and your 401(k) retirement savings intertwined? Experts say a rise in tariffs can lead to several factors that impact your retirement savings. At least $1.7 trillion languishes in lost or forgotten 401(k) accounts, with an average unclaimed balance of $56,616. Those 29 million idle accounts represent one quarter of all assets held…
Thunder knock off Knicks, will battle Thunder for NBA Finals crown USA TODAY Sports’ Lorenzo Reyes breaks down how the Indiana Pacers fought their way into the NBA Finals. Sports Pulse If you’re a fan of burritos and basketball, Chipotle has a promotion for you. The fast casual Mexican food chain announced Monday, June 2,…
One of the key promises behind President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy was to revive U.S. manufacturing. But the policies intended to lay that foundation are currently having the opposite effect. During the past three months, as President Donald Trump and his administration have worked to finalize tariff rates across dozens of countries and product categories,…
What is the S&P 500? A complete guide to this key stock market index Understanding the S&P 500: What it is and why it matters U.S. stocks rose by midday after a report showed a surprisingly large number of job openings in April. The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) showed available jobs totaled…
Johnny C. Taylor Jr. | Special to USA TODAY Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world’s largest HR professional society and author of “Reset: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval.” Have a…
How to soften stale bread Don’t throw away your stale bread just yet. Here’s how to easily revive it. Problem Solved, USA TODAY There’s something magical about fresh bread, especially if it’s a soft yet slightly crunchy baguette. However, it can go stale fast, and if you don’t enjoy it in time, it becomes more…