Corrections & Clarifications 2026
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The following corrections & clarifications have been published on stories produced by USA TODAY's newsroom:
June
Sports: A previous photo caption misstated the location of a technology command center. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/25/new-world-cup-usmnt-viewing-tech/90680117007/
Travel: A prior version of this story misstated where ranch dressing was invented. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2026/06/18/world-cup-2026-ranch-tsa/90608182007/
News: A previous version of this story said that the administration had released the text of the interim U.S.-Iran agreement. The agreement was read aloud by a senior administration official on a call with reporters. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/06/17/trump-iran-war-peace-deal-updates--live/90580647007/
News: This story was updated to reflect that the CARES Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2026/06/09/new-sunscreen-ingredient-bemotrizinol/90477659007/
Entertainment: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Ivey Joan Watson's father. Her father is Jamie Watson. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/06/17/jamie-lynn-spears-daughter-atv-crash-priest/90598812007/
News: A previous version of this story misstated the state of the Washington, DC, mayor race. The race has not yet been called, as of 7:40 a.m. ET. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/06/17/washington-dc-mayor-election-results/90573336007/
Sports: This story was updated to clarify the date of Game 3 of the NBA Finals. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/knicks/2026/06/03/trump-attend-nba-finals-game-3-knicks-spurs/90395804007/
Entertainment: A previous version of this story misstated a plot element of "Crash Into Me" by Robinne Lee. The characters met 20 years ago, not two. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2026/05/30/most-anticipated-books-summer-2026/90297968007/
Money: Corrections & Clarifications: Out Leadership updated its methodology, which resulted in some score and ranking changes for states in the index. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/06/01/gay-transgender-best-worst-states-2026/90164141007/
May
Life: This story was updated to accurately attribute quotes to Dr. Svetang Desai. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/05/27/are-colonoscopy-complications-common-amy-schumer-kathy-griffin/90283713007/
Money: This story has been updated to remove Minneapolis from the list of markets Target is eyeing for new stores. Target erroneously included the city in a list provided to USA TODAY. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2026/05/15/target-remodel-stores/90079304007/
News: An earlier version misstated when Erin Merdy was sentenced. She was sentenced on May 20. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/05/21/new-york-drowned-children-coney-island-sentenced-erin-merdy/90186445007/
News: This story has been updated to reflect the correct date for past Bank of America account holders to file a claim via the settlement website ‒ June 29, 2026. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2026/05/16/bank-of-america-class-action-settlement-atm-fees/90115594007/
News: An earlier version did not specifically mention that the two missing U.S. soldiers were on an off-duty recreational hike. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/05/10/army-soldier-morocco-training-exercise-body-recovered/90023722007/
Travel: An earlier version misstated the nature of amoebas, which are single-celled eukaryotic organisms. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2026/05/11/brain-eating-amoeba-surfaces-national-parks/90035729007/
News: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the type of eclipse occurring on Aug. 27, 2026. The Aug. 27-28 event is a lunar eclipse. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/05/05/total-solar-eclipse-august-12-path/89944756007/
April
Money: A previous version of this story listed the incorrect release date of the Pabst Blue Ribbon x Grillo's Pickle Beer. The beer will hit shelves on May 4. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/04/28/burts-bees-releases-new-lip-balm-flavor-grillos/89838862007/
Tech: This column has been updated to clarify that TFH plans to launch its new tool, "Concert Kit," during the "30 Seconds to Mars" tour. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/2026/04/17/are-you-human-tool-confronts-ai-bots/89664718007/
Opinion: This column has been updated to reflect the focus of the protest. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2026/04/19/meta-amazon-microsoft-ai-data-center-protests/89643509007/
News: A previous version of this story misspelled an expert's last name. The correct spelling is Árvai. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/20/americas-climate-leaders-2026-list/89604420007/
News: A chart in this story has been updated to show how taxes and federal benefits could be affected by the bill. https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2025/05/21/winners-losers-trump-big-tax-bill/83744635007/
Entertainment: A previous version of this social media post included an incorrect image of Oasis. https://www.instagram.com/p/DXHyRCXGWEk/?img_index=1
Life: This story was updated to clarify the findings of clinical trials and out-of-pocket cost information. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/04/10/glp-1-pills-shots-compare-cost-effectiveness/89455333007/
News: A prior version of this story misstated where the Obama Presidential Center is located. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/07/obama-presidential-center-museum-tickets-go-on-sale-may-6-chicago-prices-illinois-discount/89498578007/
News: An earlier version of this story included an incorrect photo of a Detroit Police Department vehicle. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/03/20/detroit-police-officer-sexual-assault-kidnapping-serial-rapist/89237617007/
News: A previous version of this story incorrectly reported that Jonathan the tortoise had died. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/01/jonathan-oldest-tortoise-dies-st-helena/89424376007/
March
Sports: A previous version of this story misidentified Craig Smith as the current coach of Utah State. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2026/03/30/utah-state-hires-ben-jacobson-northern-iowa-college-basketball/89389733007/
Money: An earlier version of this story misstated when the U.S. Postal Service will increase prices on mailing packages. The correct date is April 26, 2026. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/03/26/usps-price-increase-fuel-surcharge/89328504007/
News: An earlier version of this story misstated the amount of damages due to an editing error. The correct total is $6 million. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2026/03/25/meta-google-trial-verdict/89067895007/
Money: An earlier version of this story misstated the increase in traffic to indoor malls. It rose 4.5% in January and February as compared with the previous year. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/03/26/gen-z-retail-shopping-malls-resurgence/89233505007/
Money: A previous version of this story contained outdated information about Red Robin's March Madness deals. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2026/03/24/march-madness-food-freebies-deals/89303279007/
News: An earlier version of this story contained a photo of a C-17 military plane that was incorrectly identified in the caption as a C-130. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/03/23/military-plane-crash-colombia-troops-soldiers/89288778007/
News: An earlier version of this story included an incorrect photo of a Detroit Police Department vehicle. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/03/20/detroit-police-officer-sexual-assault-kidnapping-serial-rapist/89237617007/
Sports: A previous version of this story had an incorrect attribution to Alysha Clark's quote. This story was also updated to include art of Clark. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2026/03/18/new-wnba-labor-deal-player-reactions/89207582007/
Entertainment: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the order of the news stations Ernie Anastos worked at. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/03/12/ernie-anastos-news-anchor-dead/89126750007/
Money: An earlier version of this story erroneously cited the number of Buc-ee's stores that received an "F" rating from the Better Business Bureau. The correct number is 28 as of March 13, 2026. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2026/03/11/bucees-f-rating-better-business-bureau/89099484007/
News: This story was updated to show that the correct pressure for a car tire is found in the owner's manual and on a sticker on the door jamb inside the driver's side door. https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2026/03/12/gas-prices-money-saving-tips/89115130007/
Entertainment: An earlier version of this story misstated Lara Trump's role at Big Dog Ranch Rescue. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/03/11/katherine-heigl-mar-a-lago-dog-rescue/89099696007/
Sports: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the start date for the race. The race began on Sunday, March 8. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2026/03/10/what-iditarod-trail-sled-dog-race-alaska/89063589007/
News: Due to an editing error, a previous version of this story mischaracterized the scope of the new Food and Drug Administration approval for leucovorin. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2026/03/11/fda-leucovorin-autism-approval-change/89085487007/
Money: A previous version of this story misattributed the source of a statement that past data showed large corporations claimed certain deductions under the 2017 tax and spending law. That information was cited in an article in The Washington Post. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/real-estate/2026/03/11/housing-crisis-immediate-expensing-depreciation-legislation/88862367007/
Entertainment: An earlier version of this story misstated the terms of Live Nation's settlement regarding its nationwide amphitheaters. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/03/09/live-nation-settlement/89063758007/
News: Earlier versions of these stories didn't explain the origins of daylight saving time, which was the result of a basic framework introduced in the Uniform Time Act of 1966. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/27/daylight-saving-time-march-2026/88899294007/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/03/06/daylight-saving-spring-forward-2026/89003849007/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/20/daylight-saving-time-spring-forward-2026/88760193007/
February
News: This story was updated to clarify the National Iranian American Council's mission. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/28/iran-american-reactions-to-us-israeli-attacks/88917728007/
Money: This story was updated to reflect that McDonald's is not testing new protein products but is considering expanding its already protein-focused menu based on customer feedback. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2026/02/18/mcdonalds-testing-high-protein-options-targeting-glp-1-users/88723736007/
Entertainment: A previous version of this video did not name the correct show for which Brittany Wicker is a cast member. Wicker is on Season 10 of "Love is Blind." https://www.usatoday.com/videos/entertainment/tv/2026/02/13/love-is-blind-star-brittany-didnt-know-devonta-hadnt-dated-women-of-color/88667579007/
News: A previous version of this story contained incorrect information about which students were affected by the measles outbreak at Ave Maria University. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2026/02/13/measles-outbreak-nursing-students-florida-university/88658944007/
News: This video has been updated to remove an incorrect reference to gender policy. The National Park Service decision concerns permitted flags only and is not tied to a broader campaign on gender ideology. https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/2026/02/10/pride-flag-removed-stonewall/88613868007/
Travel: A previous version of this story included the wrong city in Lithuania. The correct city is Klaipėda. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2026/02/04/most-welcoming-places-us-world/88494352007/
Tech: A previous version of this story misspelled the name of tax expert Lisa Greene-Lewis. The story has also been updated to clarify taxes must be filed through the Credit Karma app in conjunction with TurboTax. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2026/02/02/tax-season-ai-safety/88478556007/
News: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the United Arab Emirates' investment in Colossal Bioscience. The correct amount is $60 million. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/03/colossal-biosciences-dire-wolves-diversity-biovault/88451810007/
January
Money: An earlier version of this story included H&R Block as a company matching donations to "Trump Accounts." It is not. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/01/29/companies-celebs-matching-trump-accounts/88414151007/
News: A previous version of this video misidentified the cause of the tree collapses. https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/weather/2026/01/27/trees-explode-and-topple-during-2026-winter-storm/88378809007/
Sports: A previous version of this article misidentified Matthew Stafford's career high in passing yards. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/01/25/sean-mcvay-matthew-stafford-future-testy/88356965007/
Travel: A previous version of this story incorrectly attributed a quote from the Security Industry Association. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2026/01/23/tsa-biometric-data-policy-updates/88325455007/
News: An earlier version of this story included an incorrect year for the end of World War I. The correct year is 1918. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/01/20/which-us-presidents-won-nobel-peace-prize-list/88263218007/
Entertainment: The video "Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris after presidential debate" has been removed from the website due to a challenge in rights to an image included in the video.
Money: The December consumer price index report will be released Jan. 13. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/01/11/december-inflation-report-will-bring-clarity/88101233007/
Entertainment: An earlier version of this story included a comment that was attributed to the DMX estate. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/01/09/dmxs-family-estate-responds-viral-posthumous-ordination/88102207007/
News: A prior version of this story misstated the depreciated value of old mobile homes. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/29/heat-waves-summer-2024-dangerous-for-homeless/73794657007/
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