While the U.S. population grew by 6.7% from 2013 to 2023, population growth was far from even across the country. Of the roughly 29,000 cities with available data, 14,000 experienced population declines over the…
While a majority of Americans agree climate change is happening, specific issues around the mitigation of and adaptation to climate change can be divisive. One of the more controversial questions is whether global warming…
In a year marked by global economic uncertainty, geopolitical instability, and escalating climate impacts, many of the world’s developing countries are facing a number of overlapping and compounding risks. While the developed world is…
24/7 Wall St. Insights Americans spent $2,207 per capita on recreation in 2023. Spending on fun varies widely from state to state, ranging from $1,171 to $3,274. Many of the states with the greatest…
While purchasing power for the average world denizen is declining, the number of billionaires continues to grow. According to the latest Forbes data, there are now over 3,000 billionaires on planet Earth. More than…
24/7 Wall St. Insights Americans spent $4,074 on going out to eat per capita in 2023. Dining out costs vary widely from state to state, ranging from $2,870 to $5,298. Many of the states…
In the lead-up to the 2024 election, political polarization was a popular topic of concern among Americans. In a survey conducted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs in September 2023, 61% of Americans…
As America grapples with an aging population, rising chronic illness, and worsening hospital wait times, a new health care crisis is unfolding. From rural counties to entire states, physician shortages are straining overburdened health…
The past year has seen economic uncertainty rise sharply in countries around the world. Persistent supply chain disruptions, geopolitical shocks like the Israel-Gaza war and renewed tensions in the Taiwan Strait, and a volatile…
Over the past several years, public support for offshore drilling has faltered. While 59.2% of Americans supported drilling for oil off the U.S. coast in 2022, by 2024 that share had fallen to 52.4%.…
While the full effects of the pandemic on U.S. residential mobility are still being tabulated, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau makes one pattern clear. As remote work becomes more commonplace, and a…
One of the last untouched ecosystems in the United States, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge spans over 19 million acres in northeastern Alaska, and is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including polar…
By a number of metrics, the world in 2025 is more fragmented, uncertain, and volatile than it has been in recent years. Intra-state conflicts are escalating, climate risks are intensifying, and trust in institutions…
Despite their stability, freedoms, and high standards of living, some of the world’s most established liberal democracies are experiencing alarming levels of political violence. From deadly mob attacks to armed clashes and targeted bombings,…
24/7 Wall St. Insights Americans spent $4,312 on groceries per capita in 2023. Grocery costs vary from state to state, ranging from $3,274 to $5,507. While grocery expenses track with cost of living, many…
In 2024, the average global surface temperature was 2.3°F above the 20th century average, making last year the hottest year since records began in 1850. All of the 10 warmest years on record occurred…
Medical errors are gaining recognition as a serious public problem. One recent study reported that approximately 400,000 patients suffer preventable harm in the United States every year, while another study estimated that close to…
While the history books are still being written, 2024 was an incredibly pivotal year in world events. More than two billion people voted in elections in over 60 countries, setting an historical record in…
The past year has seen markets around the world plunge into an era of unprecedented uncertainty. Supply chain turmoil, geopolitical shocks like the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and trade tensions between the U.S. and…
24/7 Wall St. Insights Chinese overseas investment outranks the U.S. by a factor of 10. Since 2000, China has funded the construction or expansion of at least 78 ports in 46 countries. While the…
