Flags flying at half-mast in Colorado: What you should know Who is allowed to give the half-mast command? At which events is it permitted? Is there a difference between half-mast and half-mast? As a tribute to the men and women in law enforcement, flags at the State Capitol and in Carroll and Paulding Counties were […]
Popular burger chain Shake Shack is closing nine low-revenue locations in three states, the company confirmed in an emailed statement to USA TODAY on Thursday. The closures affect six locations in California, two in Texas and one in Ohio, according to the chain. The company said in the report that “based on this assessment, it […]
Important dates for the 2024 general election in Florida Important dates for the parliamentary elections on 5 November 2024 The 2024 general election is fast approaching, and many Florida voters already know who and what they will vote for. When does early voting begin? The important dates are: Voter registration deadline: October 7 Deadline for […]
Who is running in the elections for Arizona’s nine congressional districts? Nine seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are up for grabs in Arizona in the 2024 election. Here’s what voters need to know for the November election. This year’s election cycle is likely to be crucial for Pinal County governments. The county is […]
Urban heat islands affect the most vulnerable populations An expert explained why severe weather as a result of climate change can make parts of cities uninhabitable. Claire Hardwick, USA TODAY The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that the coming winter in south-central Pennsylvania will be more moderate than usual. The almanac places south-central Pennsylvania, including Adams, […]
From the perspective of a Nashville-area high school football fan, the idea of an annual rivalry developing between Brentwood Academy and Brentwood High makes sense. There are no travel costs, admission is included in the price and it can provide unforgettable, dramatic moments. But games pitting a large public school against a traditional private top […]
Although the four-day school week is becoming more common in the United States, it remains controversial. According to a 2023 report from the National Conference of State Legislatures, about 850 districts nationwide will have a four-day school week, up from 600 in 2020. Proponents say shorter weeks help recruit and retain teachers because they give […]
National Guard speech: Trump says the US has “never been so close to World War III” Trump made these remarks before a crowd of National Guard officers. Speaking at the National Guard Association of the United States’ annual business meeting in Detroit on Monday, former President Donald Trump told a crowd of National Guard officers […]
Climate change will have significant, albeit uneven, impacts on temperatures in the United States within two decades, according to a USA TODAY analysis of climate projection data. The Gulf Coast could see a significant increase in extreme heat. Large parts of the northern United States could experience dramatic warming. And across the country, more Americans […]
The University of Alabama is preparing to welcome thousands of fans to Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa on Saturday for the start of the 2024 Alabama football season. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and arrive early for games this season, said Ken Colvert of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s West Central Region. More: How restaurants […]
