Bridges are some of the most essential structures within America’s transportation network. Every day, millions of drivers rely on bridges to commute, transport goods, and stay connected across cities, rivers, and rural landscapes. Yet the condition of these bridges varies…
By Jennifer Geer
· 6:00am ET You can probably name some of the abandoned cities of the past, like Pompei or Babylon, that were destroyed by natural disasters or war. But in today’s world, we have our own…
Drew Wood Roller coasters provide an exhilarating rush of adrenaline for thrill-seekers who enjoy a potent mix of terror and excitement. While early roller coasters barely reached 40 feet tall, today’s complex loops can…
Kathryn Koehler The 1950s brought a revolution of more efficient transportation with the interstate highway system. However, decades of heavy use have taken their toll on these once-modern roads. Crumbling infrastructure now plagues many…
Kellianne Matthews 24/7 Wall St. Insights: Modern bridges use advanced materials and construction techniques to survive in harsh environments. From resisting harsh weather to reinforcing against earthquakes and unstable geology, engineers must use cutting-edge techniques to…
24/7 Wall St. Insights We used data from the Reason Foundation 27th Annual Highway Report to determine the states with the worst highways. Among the five highest-ranking states are southern locations. Also, 2 Dividend…
24/7 Wall St. Insights The usually seamless Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN | AMZN Price Prediction) check-out process broke down over the Labor Day weekend. Such problems do undermine company reputations. Also: Discover the Next…
24/7 Wall St. Insight Municipalities can annex land for expansion Some growing cities, by population, also annex land to grow their area To determine the cities annexing new land to accommodate population growth, reviewed…
 24/7 Wall St. Insights Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT | WMT Price Prediction) stock is outperforming Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock this year. Also: 2 Dividend Legends to Hold Forever So far this year, the…
The stock of cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD | CRWD Price Prediction) fell 13% as it bungled a software upgrade. This downed computer systems worldwide, the most visible being airlines. The upgrade was for…
The United States Postal Service will raise the price of a First Class stamp to 73 cents today. It is part of an extraordinary recent history of increases, as the Post Office has lost…
It is no secret that America’s infrastructure is in decline. Bridges and roadways across the nation are in dire need of repair. The 1950’s Federal-Aid Highway Act saw the building of multiple highways throughout…
