December 30
With omicron surging, is work from home here to stay? Climate change: More hurricanes could hit New York, Boston, study says New Year's resolutions for small businesses John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and legendary NFL analyst, dies at 85 'Auld Lang Syne' song meaning and origin Every Leonardo DiCaprio movie, definitively ranked Denver shooting leaves tattoo community puzzled, stunned: 'It's scary' Sylvia Goldsholl, who survived COVID at age 108, dies on her birthday Fact check: Video shows June protests against COVID-19 rules in London COVID-19: 10 cases diagnosed per second around the globe as year ends John Madden watched Fox's 'All Madden' doc three days before he died Duke's Mayo Bowl: North Carolina vs. South Carolina odds, picks and prediction Clemson defeats Iowa State in Cheez-It Bowl: Takeaways Walmart hours New Year's Eve: Grocery stores open but many close early Aaron Rodgers discusses future with Green Bay Packers Fact check: Video of Joe Biden receiving a vial of blood is altered North Carolina officer shot teenage son in the head: District attorney Dwayne Johnson slams Vin Diesel's invite to return to 'Fast & Furious' The blue wall of silence in action Blue Wall of Silence: How law enforcement punishes its whistleblowers Malayan tiger Eko shot and killed after attacking man at Florida zoo Oklahoma defeats Oregon in Alamo Bowl in game coached by Bob Stoops The price cops pay for exposing misconduct in Louisiana Biden and Putin talk, cruise ships, wild weather: 5 things to know Thursday The New Year's Eve kiss: Why do we do it? What does it mean? Great Resignation 2022? Job growth to slow but stay strong in new year 2021 review: What I learned this year as we prepare for 2022. Federal agencies underestimated threat of domestic extremism for years New tech gadgets? 10 ways to protect your privacy and security COVID testing and school reopening: Districts plan more rapid testing Retirement strategies: 24% of Americans don't have one. Do you? Georgia high school QB Robbie Roper's death confounds friends, coaches Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka on mental health in 2021 and beyond Grambling coach Hue Jackson finds new purpose at HBCU, away from NFL FDA close to OK'ing third Pfizer shot for kids 12-15: COVID updates John Madden dies at 85: The life and legacy of the NFL legend College Football Playoff: COVID concerns on rise after bowls canceled 16-year-old Ohio girl fatally shot by father on at home in Columbus Social Security: These 2022 updates could hurt your finances COVID vaccinations: I intervened to help my students stay in school LeBron James turns 37, but how much longer can he remain elite player? Teacher tests positive for COVID on flight then isolates in bathroom Dallas Cowboys' plan on Cardinals' Kyler Murray: Micah Parsons ready Virtual reality video games are really something: Talking Tech podcast College bowls: What's worth watching New Year's Eve, New Year's Day? 8 of the most romantic bathrooms in the Caribbean Music City Bowl: Tennessee vs. Purdue odds, picks and prediction Alamo Bowl 2021: Bob Stoops rallies OU, passes torch to Brent Venables Michigan won't use CDC's shorter COVID isolation, quarantine guidance Two Iowa teens surveilled teacher before ambushing her, officials say Bacon Day 2021: Free food and deals at Wendy's, McDonald's, Taco Bell Boston Celtics have issues Update your workout routine even if you're not setting a resolution The Daily Money: Which major retailers are open on New Year's Eve? This blush has a 50,000-person waitlist—and I can see why Hoping to retire early? These 3 factors may get in the way Wayfair End of Year Sale: Get 60% off on KitchenAid, Staub and more Broadcaster becomes first news anchor with traditional Māori tattoo New York City hosting scaled-back New Year's Eve Times Square party Colts' Sam Ehlinger says he's ready to fill in for Carson Wentz Denver shooting update, Madden video game origin: 5 Things podcast Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3: Save up to $1,050 on this powerful smartphone Haitian soup joumou gains new recognition, with the same deep history What Alabama football coach Nick Saban said about NFL legend John Madden Peach Bowl: Pittsburgh vs. Michigan State odds, picks and prediction Black-eyed peas, grapes and other foods to eat for New Year's NYC buys 184 Ford Mustang Mach-E GTs for police, corrections, parks Can Cardinals turn things around against red-hot Cowboys? | On Site Flight cancellations, delays: Omicron, weather to extend disruptions Ben Roethlisberger says Steelers-Browns game likely last in Pittsburgh Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders odds, picks and prediction Fact check: False claim about McDonald's and 'human meat' 13 products that will help you keep your New Year's resolutions in 2022 Philadelphia 76ers at Brooklyn Nets odds, picks and prediction New Year's: Ben Platt, Hilary Swank, Lori Harvey more reflect on 2021 Biden and Putin speak amid fears of Russian invasion of Ukraine. Golden State Warriors at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and prediction N.C. girl, 3, dies after accidentally shooting herself on Christmas Markets open New Year's Eve: NYSE and Nasdaq stock markets open hours Florida woman gets $1.75 million in pedicure-amputation settlement Denver shooting spree investigation continues; books probed New Year 2022: Facebook faces continued pressure, CES 2022 still on Jonathan Van Ness’ product line has everything you need for healthy hair Fact check: Jen Psaki quote on inflation originated as satire Samsung: Save big on smartphones, TVs, earbuds and more Powerball jackpot nears $500 million ahead of drawing Saturday night Fact check: Antarctica did not 'update' flag due to climate change Christmas & holiday decor: The best Christmas decorations on sale USA TODAY Opinion looks at the qualified immunity project New York City holds New Year's Eve celebration despite COVID-19 surge USA TODAY bestselling book of 2021: See the 100 most popular reads Mayo Bowl: ESPN announcers dip Oreo in mayonnaise Coronavirus Watch: FDA reportedly close to authorizing third Pfizer shot for kids Fact check: Omicron coronavirus variant is not the common cold NFL, Players Coalition add four more Inspire Change partners Over 475,000 Teslas recalled for rearview camera, front trunk defects Best Buy Outlet sale: Get major discounts on refurbished tech right now CDC cruise travel warning raised to 'level 4' amid COVID omicron surge New Year's Day open stores Dillard's, Bass Pro, Walmart; Costco closed How to make a hot compress at home Las Vegas Bowl: Wisconsin vs. Arizona State odds, picks and prediction Stolen car smashes through beer garden barely missing patrons JetBlue cancels nearly 1,300 flights into January due to omicron Holiday weekend snowstorm to impact at least 18 states Browns' Baker Mayfield says death threats not new for him, wife Emily Champagne shortage: Supply chain is impacting New Year's Eve toasts Fact check: The flu is still active, hasn't 'disappeared' South Carolina's Shane Beamer gets mayonnaise bath after Mayo Bowl win Retailers that offer free returns 2022: Nordstrom, Home Depot, Target and more Boulder wildfires: Hundreds of homes burn; evacuations ordered Harry Potter reunion special: JK Rowling absent amid controversy Why you may want to skip New Year's resolutions this year Zappos Winter Sale: Get discounts on Ugg, Clarks, Crocs and more Fact check: Military bases have housed immigrants since the 1980s Philadelphia Flyers at San Jose Sharks odds, picks and prediction Indianapolis Colts' Ryan Kelly returns after death of infant daughter Fact check: The CDC's PCR test will be withdrawn after Dec. 31 Wildfires near Boulder, Colorado prompt evacuation order Don't throw your old laptop in the dumpster—here’s what to do instead Resources by Reviewed newsletter Dec. 31 NHL Winter Classic: Record low temperatures mean ice is heated Ghislaine Maxwell verdict: Sex abuse victims like me still need help Malayan tiger shot and killed after attacking a man at a Florida zoo Orange Bowl: Georgia vs. Michigan odds, picks and prediction A graphic novel series on activists who fought for equality in 1961. Man arrested in Iowa allegedly had 'hit list,' plans to kill Joe Biden Fact check: Greenland ice sheets melting due to global climate change Fact check: Claim water tests positive for COVID-19 is missing context Times Square, flight cancellations and National Bacon Day. It's Thursday's news. A look back at 2021 through the eyes of USA TODAY Network cartoonist Marc Murphy. Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists for the class of 2022 Boulder wildfires: Thousands forced to flee their homes in Colorado I intervened to help my students get COVID vaccinations New Year's open restaurants: McDonald's, Domino's, Wendy's and Dunkin' Wildfires near Denver force thousands to evacuate Los Angeles police ID cop who killed teen girl in Burlington shooting Fact check: Merriam-Webster revised anti-vaxxer definition by one word