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…
Pacers and Thunder NBA Finals is better than it’s ‘small-market’ billing USA TODAY Sports’ Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the star-studded NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder. Sports Pulse In the NBA playoffs, the outcome often rests on the underrated. Certainly, the performances of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton will be scrutinized…
Cowboys land star wideout George Pickens The Pittsburgh Steelers traded star wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2026 third-round pick. Sports Seriously The NFL offseason marches on as teams enter the second week of organized team activities (OTAs). After this week is through, teams will be back in action with the…
“Days like this, I feel like I’ve made a difference in the world,” Springfield Police Officer Matthew Vorse said. Officers rescue a baby deer and reunite it with its mother Police officers rescue a baby deer trapped in a rain-soaked backyard pool and return it to its mother for a touching reunion in Springfield, Missouri….
Jessica Pagula on accomplished Coco Gauff, Emma Navarro, Madison Keys Tennis player Jessica Pegula discusses how amazing it is to have other amazing American women in tennis dominating the sport. Sports Seriously The 2025 French Open is into its second week, and the stakes are only getting higher. Defending champions Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz…
West Hollywood Pride parade kicks off in colorful fashion West Hollywood held its annual pride parade in vibrant fashion. Matt Tolbert and his husband Joshua Gonzales knew they wanted kids for at least a decade. The New York thirtysomethings began their research into surrogacy and adoption and determined they’d need upwards of $100,000. “We didn’t…
Sydney Leroux talks all things women’s soccer and NWSL Sydney Leroux stops by to break down women’s soccer and tells us about her new partnership with ARDA, the Sharing Time Off Contest. Sports Seriously The U.S. women’s national team breezed past Jamaica Tuesday night, running up a 4-0 scoreline in a friendly at Energizer Park in St….
How to find the best price, perks when booking a cruise Find the cruise that works for your budget with these tips. Problem Solved If you’re looking for cruise deals, it pays to pick your sailing dates carefully. Prices can vary based on your cruise line, destination and more – but certain times of year…
How Newark airport issues could affect your summer travel plans Summer flyers beware: Newark airport delays and what to expect A toddler took a ride on the baggage conveyor belt all the way from the ticketing desk to the baggage room at Newark Liberty International Airport before being rescued and caught by officers. The two-year-old…
New York Knicks move on from Tom Thibodeau and here’s why USA TODAY Sports’ Lorenzo Reyes explains why the Knicks chose to move on from head coach Tom Thibodeau after years of improving franchise. Sports Pulse OKLAHOMA CITY – Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle knows the coaching business inside-out. Not only as a head coach…