Americans have been decorating their homes with outdoor lights during the holidays since suburbia exploded in growth after World War II. To that end, we buy an estimated 150 million light sets each year…
Alcohol and illicit drug abuse are major burdens on American society, costing an estimated $442 billion annually in lost productivity and health care costs. The share of full-time workers who report monthly excessive alcohol…
We are still two weeks away from Thanksgiving, when we give thanks for the bounty that nature has provided us. But before that holiday, on Veterans Day, the nation will give thanks and show…
Despite progress in managing risks, early detection, and treatment, cancer remains the second-leading cause of death in the United States. More than 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer every year, and more than…
The U.S. high school graduation rate rose to 83.2% in the 2014-2015 school year, a 4 percentage point increase from 2010-2011 when the states began using a consistent gauge of high school completion. 24/7…
Some parts of the country, such as California, are more vulnerable to cyberattacks than others, based on a new study.
When it comes to how much money they make, historically a taboo topic, millennials are less reluctant to share salary information than baby boomers, says a new study.
The immigration population in the United States climbed to a record 43.7 million people, or 13.5% of the total U.S. population, in 2016, according to a recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The app is called tbh, and it is popular among teens because it creates prewritten compliments and prevents people from writing harsh comments and cyberbullying.
There is a chill in the air, and even though Halloween is several weeks away, Americans are starting to think about holiday shopping, as retailers complete their hiring plans.
Nordstrom family members have told the board of directors that they intend to continue efforts to explore the possibility of taking the company private after the holiday season.
Sporty cars and SUVs populate the list of new cars that owners keep the longest before selling, according to a new study.
"Blade Runner 2049," the sequel to the 1982 cult classic, continued to disappoint at the box office, despite critical acclaim and high ratings from die-hard fans on movie websites.
Two weeks after the Equifax Inc. (NYSE: EFX) data breach was revealed, 61 million Americans checked their credit score or credit report,according to a new CreditCards.com report. However, about 71 million U.S. adults say…
How long does it take to work to pay the monthly mortgage in Los Angeles? About 112 hours, or about two and a half weeks, the longest period of any metropolitan area.
Millions of Social Security recipients and retirees will receive a 2% increase in benefits next year, the largest gain since 2012.
It may be the season of the witch, but for many consumers, it is the start of the holiday shopping. Nearly half of consumers plan to begin holiday shopping before November 1.
California is reeling from the devastation wrought by wildfires in the northern part of the state that are laying waste to that state’s wine industry.
The vast majority of managers in the United States said they would contact their employees outside of work hours, unlike supervisors in many European countries where emailing subordinates after hours is banned by law.
Telecom giant AT&T said Wednesday in a filing with regulators that recent natural disasters had hurt its bottom line. And there might be more tempests to come.
