America’s 35 Best Cities for Foodies
Everyone who enjoys fine dining knows that cities like New York, San Francisco, and Seattle are playgrounds for foodies — particularly those who have the dough to support high-quality eating habits. In a ranking…
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Highest-Paying Jobs in Boston That Require a Bachelor’s Degree
Earning a bachelor’s degree is a pricey proposition. Figuring in not just tuition and college fees but also the cost of books, supplies, and room and board, the Education Data Initiative has calculated that…
Best Coffee Cities in America
Every day, Americans drink about 400 million cups of coffee — that’s 146 billion cups per year. Although the majority of Americans tend to prepare their morning coffee at home, millions of people a…
These 25 Small Cities Are Flourishing During COVID-19
Cities fuel innovation and job growth, not only within the city itself, but the surrounding suburbs and exurbs as well. Large metropolitan areas grab most of the attention, but smaller cities are just as…
This Is the Most Popular Halloween Costume in Your State
In the earlier days of the 20th century Halloween was all about dressing as a vile and spooky monstrosity. These days costumes have mushroomed into just about anything imaginable, including everything from obscure fictional…
Highest-Paying Jobs in New York City That Require a Bachelor’s Degree
It’s no surprise to anyone applying for student loans or scholarships — or saddled with seemingly insurmountable debt for a college education already completed — that obtaining a bachelor’s degree in America today is…
How Many Full-Time Workers Were in Poverty the Year You Were Born
Poverty in the U.S. rose to 11.4% of the population last year, a 1 percentage point increase from 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The official poverty rate does not account for the…
Major Cities With the Most Affordable Housing
As of September, the typical mid-tier home in the U.S. was valued at $308,220, an increase of 18.4% over the past year, according to real estate firm Zillow. The organization further predicts housing values…
This Is How Many People Are Retired in Every State
Millions of Baby Boomers have been retiring each year since the first members of this generational group (born between 1946 and 1964) became eligible for Social Security benefits in 2008. The pace has accelerated…
25 Cities Best-Positioned for Growth and Recovery
Big cities attract businesses and residents because their large employment bases guarantee plentiful jobs and generally higher wages, and they offer access to entertainment and cultural activities as well. But do those advantages make…
States Where Home Prices Have Recently Gone Up the Most
To give you an idea of how tight the U.S. residential real estate market has become, look at what’s going on in Ketchum, Idaho, about 150 miles west of the state capital of Boise.…
Countries With the Largest Life Expectancy Loss From COVID-19
The United Nations estimates that global average life expectancy in 2020 was 75.6 years for women and 70.8 years for men. In several countries, including South Korea, Italy and Switzerland and Japan, people on…
The Number of Legal Immigrants to the US Every Year Since 1990
Most Americans are familiar with “The New Colossus” — the famous Emma Lazarus poem mounted at the base of the Statue of Liberty that begs: “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses…
Best American Cities for Vegans and Vegetarians
“Vegetarianism” and “veganism” may be buzzwords in the culinary world, but are Americans really giving up their love of meat? In percentage terms, not many Americans have cut meat completely out of their diets.…
New Chain Restaurant Menu Items for Halloween and Beyond
In planning new product rollouts, restaurant chains often introduce food and drink items keyed to the season or to a specific holiday. In autumn, in addition to the inevitable spate of pumpkin spice everything,…
The Best 90-Minutes-or-Less Movies You Can Stream Right Now
Stuck at home with about 90 minutes (or less) to spare? There are a number of acclaimed films to help you fill the time. Earning high marks among critics and audiences alike, these titles…
Where People From New York State Are Moving to the Most
According to the U.S. Postal Service, more than 330,000 residents of New York City requested out-of-state address changes in the first eight months of the pandemic lockdowns last year, as businesses closed and people…
The 16 Best Dogs for People With Allergies
Americans love dogs! About 36.5% of Americans were part of a dog-loving household — more than any other pet. But what happens when you start having allergies as soon as you get close to…
The Most Educated Countries in the World
Education has been a key part of human progress and development since the dawn of civilization. Passing down and growing knowledge improves our lives in countless ways and continues to solve the most daunting…
Salads That Are Worse Than a Slice of Cheese Pizza
Waiter serving a large buffet table full of delicious food. Unrecognizable Caucasian male, professional in white apron and uniform. Remember when some iceberg lettuce — maybe with some shredded carrot and a slice of…