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June 15 June 15     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   MONEY   money   McDonald's to test plastic-straw alternatives in U.S. later this year     In September, McDonald's restaurants in the U.K. and Ireland will begin switching to only paper straws, thanks to a successful test run.     Read Story     money           World Cup is great for soccer fans but history shows your 401(k) may suffer during games World Cup viewers are bullish on soccer. But but futbol craze doesn't add up to gains for 401(k) investors while tournament is underway.     Personal Finance           Pete the Planner: A critical look at health savings accounts, a financial product I like Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are often identified as the solution to our healthcare cost problems, yet for many Americans, HSAs can create a wake of financial destruction after the most benign trip to the doctor.     nation-now           Multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to Kellogg's Honey Smacks cereal, CDC says At least 31 states have been affected by the salmonella outbreak linked to the cereal, according to the Centers for Disease and Control. The company announced the recall on Thursday, June 14.   Advertisement   Personal Finance           How to keep on top of your personal finances in a growing economy The economy is in high gear, but many report their personal finances don't necessarily mirror that progress. Here are four areas to watch.     Personal Finance           Avoid nest egg procrastination: Five big reasons to set up automatic savings deduction There are a million reasons and one to save if you can and it's true that many people these days struggle to save. But if you do have some room to adjust, here are five upsides to automating savings to make life a little easier.     markets           U.S. stocks sink with other markets as trade worries with China rise U.S. stocks fell with other markets around the world on Friday after the Trump administration announced tariffs on $50 billion of imports from China, raising the possibility of an escalating clash between the world's two biggest economies.     reviewedcom           Here are the 5 best Amazon deals right now Snag these before the weekend!     columnist           15 free alternatives to tech software you use every day Open-source software is like the “generic” brands you find in a supermarket; they cost nothing, and they often work just as well as their big-brand counterparts. Kim Komando shares sites and services that are free alternatives to paid app       nation-now           Flip for this freebie today! Get a free smoothie at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Wear flip flops to any Tropical Smoothie Cafe during select hours June 15 to get a free limited-edition Sunshine Smoothie.     The Day In Pictures Gallery This is a Northern Gannet at the zoo of Bremerhaven in northern Germany.     Popular Stories Are these the worst cities to live in? Study looks at quality of life across the U.S. It's 'raining' green crystals in Hawaii, thanks to Kilauea volcano eruption John Travolta finally discusses whether Sandy is dead as 'Grease' turns 40   To forward this e-mail to a friend, click here You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: reed791.worldnews@blogger.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please click here. Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2018 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108