Iconic Businesses Closed Because of Coronavirus
On April 21, congressional leaders reached a bipartisan agreement on an aid bill that will provide nearly $500 billion in relief, most of it to small businesses hurt by measures taken to curb the…
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US Industries Being Devastated by the Coronavirus
As the United States continues its fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the nation faces an economic crisis — 22 million Americans filed for unemployment from mid-March through mid-April. More will likely have to do…
COVID-19 School Cancellations in Every State
As more data about the spread of the coronavirus has become available, states have been updating their projections about when schools may be safe to reopen. Some states hoped to send students back to…
Once Great Sports Franchises That Have Fallen on Hard Times
American sports are designed to be cyclical — losing teams get higher draft picks, giving them access to the most talented players who can help turn franchises around. Teams that maximize salary cap space…
Companies That Are Helping Americans Fight COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has left some Americans unable to afford food and other basic needs. The U.S. Department of Labor reported that nearly 17 million workers, about 11% of the American workforce, filed for…
COVID-19 School Cancellations in Every State
As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread across the U.S. and the world, nearly every part of daily life has been disrupted. For children, this has meant that the school year has been put on…
The Most Iconic Job in Every State
The United States has one of the largest and most complex economies in the world, and state economies are often vastly different from one another. Some state economies have benefited from an abundance of…
The World’s 33 Megacities
As of 2009, more than half of the world’s population lived in urban areas. By 2050, the U.N. projects that two out of every three people live in an urban area. This ongoing shift…
US Industries Being Devastated by the Coronavirus
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, which has been designated a global pandemic by the World Health Organization, is having a devastating impact on the U.S. economy. After peaking at 29,000 in February, the Dow Jones…
25 Highest Paying Jobs in America
The typical American working a full-time job earns $47,684 per year. There are also some professions, many of which require a college degree, years of experience, or both, that pay more than double that…
Teams That Almost Never Miss the Playoffs
Every pro sports team starts the season with the goal of making the playoffs. For some teams, this is a rare occurrence. For others, it is expected. Certain franchises have the coaching, money, and…
How Much Home You Can Buy For $200k in Every State
The typical home in the United States is worth about $245,000. Indeed, a home is the largest investment most Americans will ever make. But exactly how much home you get for your investment can…
The 25 Cars Disappearing the Fastest
Americans bought just over 17 million vehicles in 2019, the lowest since 2014. The drop was led by steep declines in sales of certain car models as American drivers continued to shift to crossovers…
Greatest Professional Athletes With the Shortest Careers
Being a professional athlete is fleeting. The average NFL career length is just 3.5 years. The average player lasts 5.6 years in the MLB, 5.5 years in the NHL, and 4.8 years in the…
A History of Land Speed Records
Since the first officially recognized land speed record in 1898, there have always been daredevils who aimed to push the boundaries of speed, driving cars faster and faster. Drivers have set records in vehicles…
Most Successful #1 Overall Draft Picks in Sports History
In pro sports, the franchise picking first in a draft is almost always one of the worst in the league, in dire need of a superstar to turn the team around. Expectations are always…
The Craziest Car Races and Rallies in America
There are many ways for American motorsport enthusiasts to get their fill outside of just NASCAR. Local race tracks, county fairs, and hobbyists have all come up with their own races — crazy heart-pounding…
Worst Cities to Drive in Every State
There were over 36,000 fatalities from traffic accidents in the U.S. in 2018. Most of these accidents took place in major metropolitan areas that often have large highways and interstates packed with thousands of…
These Colleges Have the Most Diverse Student Bodies
For many young Americans, college is often the first time they have the chance to meet and socialize with people from other racial, ethnic, or geographic backgrounds. This can provide students with important experience…
These Are the Super Bowls That Cost the Most to Attend
On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV in Miami Gardens. Both franchises are looking to snap Super Bowl droughts — San Francisco hasn’t…