America’s Fastest Growing Beer Brands
While beer consumption in the United States fell during the beginning of the recession and again at the end of 2013, it is on the rise again and beer remains the most popular alcoholic…
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School Districts Spending the Most Per Student
Education is the bedrock of national prosperity. Even public education is not free, however, and it is up to taxpayers to foot the bill. U.S. school districts spend an average of $11,009 per pupil…
Thanksgiving Day 2016: Shopping and More
courtesy of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.Thanksgiving Day 2016: Here’s a number of pieces we’ve published to fill you in on today’s store closing, shopping deals, and some other Thanksgiving odds and ends. Happy Turkey day! 80%…
The Drunkest City in Each State
Alcohol abuse cost the United States $250 billion in 2010, according to a 2015 study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These costs include health care expenses associated with alcohol consumption as…
The Poorest Countries in the World
The distribution of wealth across the globe is anything but even. North America is home to just 4.9% of the world’s population — and 26.5% of its wealth. Meanwhile, South Asia is home to…
9 Stores Closed on Thanksgiving
Retailers nationwide typically rely heavily on the holiday season to meet annual sales goals. In an effort to stretch the holiday shopping season as much as possible, many stores have announced plans to open…
11 Stores Open on Thanksgiving
The holiday season is a boon for the bottom line of many retailers. At almost all stores, sales volumes are far higher than average in November and December. This year, the National Retail Federation…
9 Other Countries That Celebrate Thanksgiving
The American holiday of Thanksgiving traces its roots all the way back to 1621, when colonists held a harvest feast with local natives. In 1861, Abraham Lincoln declared an official Thanksgiving day in late…
The Richest President in US History
Americans will go to the polls next week to elect the 45th President of the United States. While this year’s election is in many ways highly unusual, the two major party candidates share at…
5 States Voting to Legalize Marijuana
Tomorrow voters in five states will decide whether or not to legalize recreational marijuana use. Currently, 5.4% of Americans live in states where recreational marijuana is legal. After the election, that percentage could rise to…
America’s 25 Murder Capitals
The deadly weekend in Chicago is the most recent indication of the soaring violence in the city. There have been 614 murders in the city so far this year — more than in New…
Retailers Hiring the Most for the Holidays
Major retailers and shipping companies are expected to hire some 738,800 temporary workers to meet increased demand during the holiday shopping rush, according to estimates from staffing experts Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Macy’s,…
The Vast Majority of Russians Disapprove of US Leadership
According to a report published by polling and analytics firm Gallup, just 1% of Russians approve of U.S. President Barack Obama’s administration. Russia’s approval rating of the U.S. leadership is the worst of any…
The State Smoking the Most Pot
Support for marijuana legalization in the United States has risen steadily over the years. Today, a majority of Americans are in favor of legalizing the drug, although the number of people actually smoking it…
10 Worst States for Women
The U.S. could elect the first female president in its history this November. For many advocates, representation in the nation’s highest office could lead to meaningful progress for women’s rights, potentially addressing some of…
Why New Hampshire Drinks More Beer Than Any Other State
According to a Beer Institute 2015 study, the U.S. beer industry generates $252.6 billion in economic activity each year, about 1.5% of total U.S. gross domestic product. Drinking-age Americans consume on average about 27…
Most Educated City in Each State
Earning a college degree is one of the best ways to open up opportunities, especially to higher-paying jobs. The economic benefits of a well-educated population are also far-reaching. Based on recently released educational attainment…
Top Selling Products From Each State
The United States exported a total of $2.26 trillion worth of goods and services in 2015, down slightly from a record high of $2.38 trillion in 2014. Exports accounted for an estimated 12.6% of…
25 Fastest Growing Jobs
The U.S. economy is projected to add nearly 10 million jobs between 2014 and 2024. As the economy expands, shifting demographics and consumer demand will spur faster employment growth in certain fields. To identify…
Highest Paying Jobs for High School Graduates
The typical college graduate in the United States makes roughly $23,000 more a year than the typical high school graduate. While a college degree generally qualifies workers for higher-paying jobs, there are a number…