Best Movies to Stream on Amazon Prime Right Now
The pandemic is making us feel like we’re riding a yo-yo. Just when you think society is getting back to normal, another round of COVID-19 knocks us back into our dens and family rooms,…
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Worst Cities for People With Grass Allergies
The drone of lawn mowers heralds the arrival of better weather, longer days, and outside activities like picnics and barbecuing. But it also means the advent of summer allergies, and for many Americans, the…
How Long the Typical Work Week Is Around the World
As economies around the world continue to struggle with the pandemic, one of the major and likely lasting changes is in the area of labor and the workplace. The coronavirus uprooted workers and forced…
Judy Garland’s Greatest Movies, According to Data
Judy Garland, who helped lift America’s spirits during the later stages of the Depression in the 1930s and continued to turn in strong performances into the ‘40s and ‘50s (plus a few in the…
This Is the Best Month to Sell Your Home
Home sellers looking for the highest premium for their property do best in May, June, and July, according to data compiled by ATTOM. (There are metros where home prices shot up this year.) To…
This Is the Best Zombie Movie of All Time, According to Data
The undead have given life to a successful movie and TV genre that, well, just won’t die. Films about the zombie apocalypse never seem to go out of fashion. And in a world dealing…
Most Expensive Countries to Live as a College Student
Studying abroad has become a major part of the college experience for many American students. Besides an immersion into a host country’s culture, language, history, and cuisine, U.S. students can explore adjacent nations as…
Companies That Have Ended Operations in Russia as of Mid-May
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February, companies with commercial relationships with the world’s largest nation have been confronted with the decision of whether to stop doing business in Russia, cut back operations,…
Nuclear Weapons: Terms You Should Know
The United States is the only nation to have ever used atomic weapons in war. The world entered a new and deadly age in August of 1945 when U.S. planes dropped atomic bombs on…
The Best Cities for Biking This Year
If Americans are finding it harder to hit the road on four wheels this summer because of soaring gasoline prices, the two-wheel option is looking a lot more attractive in cities around the country.…
Most Expensive States to Get a College Education
The economic impact of the pandemic paused the relentless increase in college costs in the 2020-2021 school year. That ended this year, as university costs resumed their march higher. For states where a college…
What America’s Biggest Cities Looked Like 100 Years Ago
As the Roaring Twenties began a century ago in America, the country was undergoing dramatic changes. Though rural communities still populated the landscape, the United States was fast becoming an urbanized nation. (Here’s more…
15 States With the Worst Spikes in Unemployment Since the Pandemic
Armed with rapidly developed vaccines and with 66% of the population considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the U.S. economy has bounced back from the highest jobless rate since the Great Depression. The coronavirus had…
This Country Has the Worst Inflation in the World
Inflation, a measure of the rate of rising prices of goods and services in an economy, can be harmful in many ways. At its most virulent, inflation leads to higher prices on anything, erodes…
Cheapest States to Get a College Education
In response to the economic impact of the pandemic, some colleges froze tuition and even implemented discounts in 2020. However, tuition rates resumed their increases for the 2021-2022 school year. With university expenses climbing…
Cheapest Countries to Get a College Education
Spending a semester or year studying in another country has become a rite of passage for many American college students. Besides an immersion into a host country’s culture, history, politics, and cuisine, U.S. students…
Buying These Foods in Bulk Will Save You the Most Money
Americans are dealing with inflation that’s raging at a pace not seen since the first Reagan administration more than 40 years ago. The consumer price index rose 8.3% before seasonal adjustment for the 12…
The Most Watched Shows on Netflix So Far This Month
The first half of May saw the finales of two highly regarded series on Netflix. “Grace and Frankie,” the sitcom from “Friends” writer and producer Marta Kauffman about two rivals (played by Lily Tomlin…
These Stores Will Be Open On Memorial Day
Memorial Day is the day we honor those who died in defense of our country. It is a national holiday and the unofficial start to summer. It is also one of the biggest retail…
Companies Pumping the Most Greenhouse Gas Into the Atmosphere
Since the Industrial Revolution and the use of the combustion engine in vehicles, soaring emissions of greenhouse gasses — including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide — have been the main culprits behind climate…