American Cities Losing the Most Jobs
The U.S. economy added 164,000 jobs in July, nearly in line with the expectations of economists. July marks 106 consecutive months of jobs growth — the longest in U.S. history. Over the last five…
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A Shockingly High Number of People End Up in Jail More Than Once a Year
A recidivist is a habitual criminal, one who relapses constantly into crime. That term applies to a surprisingly large number of offenders in the U.S., according to a new report by the Prison Policy…
It Might Be Possible to Identify Mental Illness With an Online Test
Mental illness is a pervasive problem nationwide. According to this infographic on mental health facts in America published by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. About one in five U.S. adults suffers from some…
Los 47 Teléfonos Más Innovadores de Todos Los Tiempos
Según una entrevista realizada por el Centro de Investigaciones Pew a principios de este año, más del 80 % de los estadounidenses adultos tiene un teléfono inteligente, y el 96 % tiene algún tipo…
This Simple Device Can Predict Heart Problems From Your Saliva
A new device smaller than an oral thermometer uses nano-sensors to measure biomarkers in saliva to accurately predict the risk of heart disease or a heart attack. It then conveys information to users via…
People Are Getting Paid to Move to This State — and It’s Paying Off
When Vermont launched its Remote Worker Grant Program last year — offering up to $10,000 to new residents under certain circumstances — they expected a modest response and earmarked $125,000 for the initiative for…
America’s Fastest Growing Housing Markets
The U.S. housing market is close to its highest value ever. The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2019 was $279,600, a 4.3% increase compared to the same…
America’s Fastest Shrinking Housing Markets
More than a decade has passed since the U.S. housing bubble burst and the 2008 financial crisis began. Home prices in major cities across the country lost about a third of their value during…
Largest Industry in Each State
Many jobs are common across all U.S. states. Jobs like educators, food service workers, and government employees are necessary to sustain a population regardless of the state. But each state is also unique and…
There Are 79 Jobs With Six Figure Salaries
There are many considerations Americans take into account when looking for work. Some look for a job with good benefits, others want a healthy work-life balance, and others want a career that gives them…
Weirdest Job in Every State
Most people need to work for a living, but that doesn’t mean they have to take conventional jobs. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed job listing sites, online databases, and occupation data from the Bureau of…
Weirdest Job in Every State
Most people need to work for a living, but that doesn’t mean they have to take conventional jobs. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed job listing sites, online databases, and occupation data from the Bureau of…
These Companies Are Buying Thousands of American Cars
Individual buyers have always represented the bulk of U.S. car sales. While this is certainly still the case, corporate customers buying fleets of vehicles may be becoming increasingly important. Cox Automotive estimates that corporate…
10 Cities Where Incomes Are Shrinking the Fastest
Per capita income in the United States rose by 1.8% in 2017 to $48,684 in 2017, the third straight annual increase. Per capita income growth was seen all across the country, and while per…
The City Hit Hardest by Extreme Poverty in Every State
For the nearly 46.9 million Americans living below the poverty line, financial insecurity affects nearly every aspect of daily life — from physical and mental health to achievement in education to personal relationships. Just…
Worst Car Brands of 2019
Buying a new car can be a truly daunting task. There are hundreds of models to choose from across dozens of brands, and sifting through reviews of quality, performance, design, and more can be…
Cities With the Most People on Food Stamps
Almost one in four American households reported being food insecure at some point in 2017. Low-income households with children and Americans with disabilities are among the most likely to be food insecure. However, thanks…
Climate Refugee Crises Happening Right Now (and How to Help)
The total number of displaced people in the world has now surpassed an astounding 70 million people. This total includes nearly 26 million refugees who have been forced to leave their country due to…
Cities With The Oldest Homes
Many potential American homeowners dream about buying a brand new house, full of modern design elements and technology. Others, despite the risk of repairs, would much prefer an older house, steeped in history and…
Cities With the Newest Homes
Many potential American homeowners dream about buying an older house, steeped in history and rustic charm. Others would much prefer a brand new home, with modern design elements and no need for major renovations. …