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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.
USA TODAY's NFL experts have developed multiple mock drafts for all 30 teams picking in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, considering various scenarios and potential player fits. The analyses suggest a focus on offensive players, with the possibility of up to five quarterbacks being selected in the first round. The tracker also explores the potential impact of trades and free agency signings on team needs and draft choices, providing insights into each team's potential picks and the players who could be good fits.
USA Today's 10Best list of glamping resorts in the U.S. includes Vail's Piney River Ranch, a 40-acre property offering luxury canvas tents and private cabins by the picturesque Piney Lake, with amenities such as potable water, electricity, and dining options. The ranch, open seasonally from June to September, provides a comfortable way to experience the outdoors through activities like hiking, canoeing, and fishing.
USA TODAY has announced its 2024 Women of the Year, recognizing 60 women from across the country who are driving change and equality in their communities. These women, including Eva Longoria, Asheli Spivey, Eva Lighthiser, and the moms from Nashville's Covenant School shooting, are using their voices and determination to inspire, influence, and bring about positive change, serving as role models and sources of inspiration for others.
Stamps Super Burgers, a family-owned restaurant in Jackson, Mississippi, has been named one of USA Today's Restaurants of the Year, known for its massive beef burgers and beloved by many customers. The restaurant, in operation since 1986, takes great pride in representing the state of Mississippi and is considered a cultural melting pot and a black-owned institution in Jackson.
FYR, the flagship restaurant of the Hilton Columbus Downtown, has been named one of USA Today's 2024 Restaurants of the Year, making it the only eatery from Ohio on the list. Headlined by star chef Sebastian La Rocca, the restaurant focuses on flame-cooked fare inspired by La Rocca's native Argentina. FYR opened in October 2022 and is known for its multiple fire-based cooking techniques.