Countries With the Worst Access to Drinking Water
We take for granted the ability to drink fresh, clean water when we turn on the tap. But that was not the reality 150 years ago, and sadly it is still not the reality…
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America’s Oldest Military Bases
From its humble beginning as a collection of state militias, the United States military has grown into the world’s foremost fighting force. Over its nearly two-and-a-half-century history, the U.S. military has evolved into a…
States Getting the Most and Least From Uncle Sam
Every year, workers in all 50 states fill out their 1040 form to pay taxes to the federal government. That money does not necessarily stay in Washington, however. The federal government generates revenue from…
America’s Fastest Shrinking Cities
The United States is the third largest landmass of any country in the world. Indeed, Americans have options when deciding where to live. Variables such as topography, climate, tax code, and cost of living…
America’s Fastest Growing Cities
The U.S. population grew by just 0.6% from 2017 to 2018, the lowest annual growth rate in 80 years. While population growth is slowing at an alarming rate nationwide, some U.S. cities are bucking…
States With No Income Tax
Taxes, unpopular though they may be, fund government services Americans count on every day. Individual income taxes may be especially hated — but they are also important, accounting for 48% of federal tax revenue.…
Countries With the Most and Least Disrespect for America
From Harry Truman to Barack Obama, no elected U.S. president has had an average first-term approval rating below 45.5%, according to polling data from Gallup. That may soon change, however. President Donald Trump, now…
Best and Worst States for Business
Amazon’s search for a home for its second headquarters, or HQ2, had 238 cities across the United States and Canada competing for the planned $5 billion construction project and 50,000 high-paying jobs. The 14…
States Where Americans Are Paying the Most Taxes
Taxes are one of the few certainties in life — but they do not have to be a great burden. From the checkout counter to the 1040 form due every April, what Americans end…
States With the Most Credit Card Debt
Americans are more likely to pay with a credit card than with cash than ever before. With a credit card, consumers can buy now and pay later and earn rewards like cash back and…
Cities Where Crime Is Soaring in Every State
The United States has become a far safer country in recent decades. The last time the violent crime rate was higher than five years prior was 1994, when there were 714 violent crimes for…
States With the Most Hate Groups
Extremist groups that vilify others for immutable characteristics like race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, are growing in the United States. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, a civil rights advocacy group, a record…
20 Groceries Driving Up Your Food Bill the Most
Americans today pay an average of 19.1% more on grocery items than they did 10 years ago. Over the same time, the inflation rate was just 16.3%. Several key factors generally affect food prices…
20 Companies Profiting the Most From War
There was a 1.1% increase in global military spending in 2017, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. The global rise was driven partially by a $9.6 billion hike in U.S. arms expenditure…
Fastest Growing Local Economy in Every State
The United States emerged from one of the worst economic disasters in history less than a decade ago. In the years since the end of the Great Recession, the U.S. economy has remained in…
The Least Healthy County in Every State
Remaining healthy is critical to overall quality of life. While the deterioration that comes with age is unavoidable — as are certain chronic diseases for many — there are several measures people can take…
Fastest Shrinking Local Economies in Every State
Over the nearly 10 years since the end of the Great Recession, economic news has been largely positive. Economic growth is heavily influenced by job growth, and the U.S. economy has added jobs for…
The Cost of Valentine’s Day the Year You Were Born
For the first time ever, total Valentine’s Day spending is projected to top $20 billion in the United States — despite falling participation. Just 51% of American adults plan to celebrate the holiday, the…
The Average Cost of a Valentine’s Dinner in Every State
Valentine’s Day is an ancient holiday, believed to have roots as far back as the third century in Rome. Though the holiday’s precise origin has been lost to history, Valentine’s Day is a cultural…
50 Most Amazing Things About America Today
The United States of America is a nation unlike any other. The U.S. is different from the rest of the world because it does not have a common ethnic or linguistic background, and as…