USA Today

USA Today is a major news publication in The United States established in 1982. The paper is easily recognized for its use of bright color and modern design. The friendly design carries over to the writing style, with many articles being easy reads. Sections include US News, Money, Tech, Entertainment, Sports, Opinion, and others.

Aside from newspapers, USA Today publishes a number of web games, and operates a YouTube channel. They publish a number of Podcasts, including The Excerpt as a daily news podcast, and a number of True Crime podcasts.

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Tropes used in USA Today include:

Automated Automobiles: Discussed in the article "DIY robotaxis near you? Self-driving Teslas as Ubers, Lyfts cause safety issues".
Crossword Puzzle: Has a crossword puzzle section here.
Detail-Hogging Cover: The front page typically stands out among other papers thanks to featuring a variety of graphics with popping colors.
Hiroshima as a Unit of Measure: Used in the article "Asteroids approaching: One as big as Mount Everest, one closer than the moon" which rates the impact of a specific 1908 asteroid impact at 1,000 times the strength of the Hiroshima atomic blast.
Iconic Logo: The old USA Today logo is iconic among news media from The Eighties to the early New Tens.
Intrepid Reporter: Has an investigations section for work performed by investigative journalists.
Letters to the Editor: Has an opinion section.
Long Runners: A relative newcomer for American Newspapers, they still have been in publication for decades. They were established in 1982 according to their 40th anniversary article.
The Merch: Has an online store here.
Product Placement: Played with. In articles like Black Friday guides the note on the page indicates that while Items are picked independently, the affiliate links may earn a commission.
Spin-Off: The Other Wiki lists several, including a sports magazine and a television network.
Yet Another Baby Panda: The appeal of baby animals as media sensations is discussed in the article "Why do we love Moo Deng, Pesto and other baby zoo animals? Psychologists explain".