Inspired by Parton’s Grammy-winning single “9 to 5,” the country music genius is getting into the coffee business with the launch of her “new signature coffee brand” Cup of Ambition.

Available in light, medium and dark roasts, the first lineup will debut on June 24th at the grand opening of Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, Tennessee. Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop is located approximately 90 miles south of Nashville, just off Exit 22 of Interstate 65.

Those attending the grand opening (or visiting the Travel Center) will be the first to sample Cup of Ambition, but the new blend will be available nationwide in ground and K-cup products “later this year.”

More than half of applications for both long-term care and rehabilitation are denied by large private insurers offering Medicare Advantage plans, according to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General.

Private health insurance companies are facing increased scrutiny over their use of “prior authorization,” a common industry tool that vets applications before allowing doctors and medical facilities to bill for medical services. Senior advocates and long-term care industry officials say insurance companies often use cost-cutting tools to deny seniors the care they need, shifting the financial and care burden onto families.

In a related report released June 11, the inspector general highlighted Medicare Advantage denial rates in care settings such as long-term care hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. These are places for people who are ready to leave a traditional hospital but need special care while recovering from a stroke, broken hip, or other complex medical problem.

SSA plans to fully transition all beneficiaries to electronic payments by the end of the year, the agency said in a June 2 blog post. “To improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase the security of federal payments, Treasury will phase out paper checks,” SSA said.

The move stems from an executive order signed by President Trump in March 2025 mandating a transition to electronic payments. The order stated that federal benefits will be paid electronically starting September 30, 2025.

As of June 2026, less than 1% of Social Security recipients received paper checks, the agency said.

According to the notice, SSA is urging people receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income payments to switch to electronic payments to ensure they receive their payments.

Lawyers representing Costco said in court documents on Thursday, June 4, that Costco would file its claim in mid-August, according to court documents reviewed by USA TODAY.

Back in January, two California women filed a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that Costco violated multiple laws when it claimed Kirkland Signature seasoned rotisserie chicken contained “no preservatives.”

The plaintiffs alleged that the chicken contains sodium phosphate and carrageenan, which they call preservatives. The plaintiffs allege that Costco “systematically defrauded customers of tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars” through false advertising by featuring these ingredients and signs.

The beer brand’s limited edition Taller Boy went on sale June 11th at 1pm ET through Shop.CoorsLight.com and sold out before 1:30pm, according to the website. Coors Light said just 125 cans were available during Thursday’s online sale, and another 125 will be available on June 18th. Customers are limited to one purchase each while supplies last.

Announced earlier this week, the extra-large canister is designed to hold three full-size Coors Light cans at once. Coors Light is selling Tallboys for $30 as part of a marketing campaign related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

What is Coors Light Tallerboy?

Most beer drinkers are familiar with tallboy cans, but Coors Light took the idea a step further.

The Tallboy is a taller canister than the Tallboy, which stores three regular Coors Light cans in one oversized container. The company says the product is intended to keep beer cold and serve as a novelty collectible for soccer fans.

This year, Spirit Halloween is opening a record 1,575 stores across the U.S. and Canada and is looking to hire 52,000 seasonal employees and managers, Spirit Halloween public relations director Lori Tesoro told USA TODAY. Applications for Seasonal Sales Associate, Assistant Manager, Regional Manager, Zone Manager and Store Manager positions are being accepted at work4spirit.com.

The company, known for its Halloween costumes and decorations, offers “very competitive pay,” retention bonuses and a 30% discount for employees on costumes, accessories, animatronics and decorations, according to a news release.

Spirit Halloween plans to open more stores this year than any other company in its history, with a record 1,575 stores, compared to 1,546 in 2025 and 1,535 in 2024, Tesoro said.

Registration opens just one week after Spirit Halloween launched its Summerween Terrifiers collection. Most of the collection, already sold out as of June 11, included Art the Clown’s ice cream cone-shaped inflatable pool, “Terrifier” beach towel, and various accessories such as tote bags and bucket hats.

President Donald Trump said in comments to reporters earlier this week that fuel prices are “not that high, even in relative terms.” “I love inflation,” he said.

Not surprisingly, many Americans disagree with this.

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