Author: George Petras and Javier Zarracina, USA TODAY

In Graphics: Not since 1960 have the actor and screenwriter guilds halted work at the same time in protest against major studios

Lower Colorado River Basin states plan to collectively – and temporarily – cut their water use by 3 million acre-feet by the end of 2026.

President Joe Biden’s plan would raise taxes on corporations and wealthier Americans. Here’s a look at the impact on the federal deficit and more.

President sought bipartisanship, renewed efforts to end violence in US, and voiced hope for economy in 75-minute speech

Top-ranked vehicles will give Ukrainian forces key advantages over older Russian tanks on the battlefield

One winning ticket was sold in Maine Friday but federal and state taxes will take a big bite out of the prize. Here’s what the lucky player can expect.

Most winners take lump sum payout, but hefty taxes and inflation steadily eat away at prize money

As talk abounds overs Twitter’s lost users amid Elon Musk’s takeover, USA TODAY maps out who is using the app and why.