USA TODAY is reporting that President Donald Trump has promised "nearly $100" to 20 million seniors, saying the money is meant to help cover medical costs. It said it is unclear whether the president has the authority to send out the money.
USA TODAY also is reporting that Christian leaders are expressing outrage over what they describe as a botched execution in Tennessee. It said the faith leaders argue the case of Christa Pike reveals moral contradictions in the practice of capital punishment and obligates them to stress church teachings about human life. In a related story, USA TODAY reported that lethal injection is the primary execution method in the United States, but many states authorize other methods.
USA TODAY is reporting that its October weather forecast calls for mild temperatures for many, above-average heat in the West and what it described as a "notable cold shot" for some areas in early October.
USA TODAY is reporting that Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's iconic Holei Sea Arch has collapsed. It said the loss marks the latest dramatic change in the island's ever-evolving landscape.
USA TODAY is reporting that a Texas man found a bag containing $128,514 on top of a Bank of America ATM on Aug. 3. It said the man returned the money.
USA TODAY is reporting that Shivon Zilis, the mother of four of Elon Musk's children, said in an Oct. 2 post on X that the tech mogul ended their relationship "with no warning."
USA TODAY is reporting that Northwestern University's new Ryan Field, which cost $875 million to build, opens Friday night against Penn State. It said the stadium is college football's most expensive.
USA TODAY is reporting that it asked Oscar-winning filmmakers, studio executives and iconic voice actors to name the best 100 animated movies ever made. It published the ranked list.
USA TODAY is reporting that the 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife awards spotlight moments of humor and personality from creatures caught on camera around the world.