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It's a busy news day today: you'll need a REAL ID or other approved ID to fly, the conclave has begun to choose a new pope, we're watching the Federal Reserve for the latest on interest rates and jury selection is expected to wrap up today for Diddy's sex-crimes trial. |
USA TODAY has you covered, with live coverage on those events throughout the day. |
First, let's talk about the "American Dream." It's long been thought that achieving that dream may include buying a home. |
For young people, achieving homeownership is often seen as a rite of passage, a step toward becoming an adult, reports my colleague Andrea Riquier. |
New data seems to suggest America is moving backward, though, not forward. | This home was for sale on March 24, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The the Broward, Palm Beaches and St. Lucie Realtors group said the month saw a slight drop in the cost of single-family homes to a median of $625,000. GREG LOVETT/PALM BEACH POST / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images |
For real, the REAL ID deadline is today |
You may have been hearing about the REAL ID deadline. But today is the day. If you're flying, you need a REAL ID, which has a star on your driver's license, or another acceptable form of ID in order to fly. |
Here's answers to your questions about the REAL ID. |
How big is a Whopper, really? |
Burger King is in court defending the size of its popular Whopper burger. |
The fast food chain is being sued in federal court by plaintiffs who say Burger King "advertises its burgers as large burgers compared to competitors" by showing them "containing oversized meat patties and ingredients that overflow over the bun to make it appear that the burgers are approximately 35% larger in size, and contain more than double the meat, than the actual burger," according to the lawsuit obtained by USA TODAY. |
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Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you. | | Buying a first home is often seen as a rite of passage toward an adult life in America, but it's harder for young people now, recent data confirms. | | After years of delays, the REAL ID deadline officially arrived, and travelers across the country are navigating new rules and last-minute surprises. | | | | Burger King will have to defend ads for its Whopper sandwiches after a judge denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by customers alleging fraud. | | | | Despite pressure from President Donald Trump to slash interest rates, the Federal Reserve is expected to stick to its wait-and-see approach. | | | | With Joann stores closing by the end of May, Michaels is making a not-so-subtle call to craft shoppers. | | | | The broader benchmark S&P 500 index fell about 8% during Trump's first 100 days, marking the index's worst performance since 1974 under Gerald Ford. | | | | Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro told USA TODAY the new theme park will be "like no other park that we've built before." | | | | In the first major revamp in more than a decade, Netflix on Wednesday announced changes designed to help viewers more easily decide what to watch. | | | | Interest rates for credit cards to mortgages jumped since the Fed began fighting inflation in 2022. Here's where experts think rates are headed. | | | | Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | |
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