Jennifer Borresen

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Jennifer Borresen

This year, Mother's Day falls on May 11. In 1914, Congress passed a law designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day. Despite concerns about the economy, consumer spending for Mother's Day is projected to reach $34.1 billion this year. A recent survey from the National Retail Federation revealed that 84% of U.S. adults plan to celebrate the holiday, with an expected average spending of $259 per person, which is about $5 more than their budget for 2024.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Sara Chernikoff |Jennifer Borresen

After thousands of international students had their visas revoked in April, the Trump administration reversed course, saying it is restoring the student visa registrations of potentially thousands of foreign students in the United States. The Justice Department announced the decision in a filing April 25 in U.S. district court in Massachusetts, where a lawsuit had been filed in response to the terminations.

3 weeks ago | pal-item.com | Jennifer Borresen

Trader Joe's has a loyal following because of its diverse private-label products, global cuisine inspirations, and viral items like the limited-edition mini tote bags. And while some retailer are closing stores, Trader Joe's is expanding. The specialty grocer opened two new locations in April in Seattle and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. An additional 21 are planned for this year. Where and how many Trader Joe's are opening in 2025?

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Jennifer Borresen

Trader Joe's has a loyal following because of its diverse private-label products, global cuisine inspirations, and viral items like the limited-edition mini tote bags. And while some retailer are closing stores, Trader Joe's is expanding. The specialty grocer opened two new locations in April in Seattle and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. An additional 21 are planned for this year. Where and how many Trader Joe's are opening in 2025?

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Carlie Procell |Jennifer Borresen

As a society, we yearn for the mines. Dubbed the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" for Generations Z and Alpha, "A Minecraft Movie" has become a beacon for audience participation with moviegoers enthusiastically reacting to viral moments like "chicken jockey" while in the theater. From throwing popcorn to bringing in props ranging from toilet paper to live chickens, audiences have become so rambunctious that theaters have issued warnings before playing the movie in hopes of curbing the chaos.