12 Jobs Being Lost to China
Since the beginning of the 21st century, millions of U.S. jobs have been displaced or eliminated due to cheaper foreign labor. Trade balance changes in China alone have displaced over 3 million jobs in…
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The Next 14 States to Legalize Marijuana
In 2013, only 7% of American adults said they were marijuana users. Today, less than three years later, usage rates have nearly doubled, as 13% of U.S. adults say they smoke pot — according…
Best States for Healthy Retirement
The number of senior citizens living in the United States is expected to double in the next 25 years. The aging baby boom generation and improved medical technology will lead to significant increased demand…
25 Hottest Markets for Second Homes
Conventional wisdom suggests that a second home, one where owners may spend weekends or entire seasons, is prohibitively expensive for the majority of Americans. However, a report published by Trulia, an online real estate…
Beers With the Most (and Least) Calories
Americans have always loved their beer. When the Pilgrims set out for the New World nearly 400 years ago, the hold of their ship, the Mayflower, was filled with barrels of beer. Even during…
Hardest States to Buy a Gun
Born from a violent revolution, the U.S. constitution ensures that gun ownership is a fundamental right. Today, there are more than 7.5 million gun stores in the United States, and 29.1% of American adults…
7 Cities Losing Their Doctors
As the U.S. population continues to grow — and age — demand for health care services is expected to increase. Along with demographic changes, the number of Americans with health insurance has also increased…
The 25 Healthiest Cities in America
At 78.5 years, life expectancy in the United States, while trailing several dozen other countries, has continuously risen in the past century. Leading this upward trajectory are the 25 healthiest U.S. cities. These cities…
12 Worst States for Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a debilitating, sometimes deadly infection, transmitted to humans through bites of blacklegged ticks, commonly known as deer ticks. Lyme disease typically induces flu-like symptoms, including sore joints, and headaches. According to…
12 States Smoking the Most Marijuana
On Tuesday, voters in five states will decide whether or not to legalize recreational marijuana. Despite the current prohibition of marijuana, relatively large shares of voting-age adults in these states smoke pot. Some states…
The 30 Hottest Cities in America
Even before summer 2016 has officially begun, the nation faced a deadly heat wave. Temperatures hit triple digits across the Southwestern United States in late June, going as high as 120°F in parts of…
The Most Expensive States to Fix Your Car
Automobiles are one of the most expensive purchases many Americans make in their lifetimes. A car or truck’s sticker price is only the beginning of this expense, however, as maintenance and repair — both…
States Drinking the Most Soda
There are serious health risks — including weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease — associated with soda and sugary drink consumption. Partially as a result, the American soft-drink industry has reported declining sales for…
States Drinking the Most Beer
Nationwide, beer consumption per capita has declined by roughly 4% since 2011. Still, beer is big business in the United States.The beer industry generates $252.6 billion in economic output each year, or about 1.5%…
Counties With the Worst Allergies in Every State
An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from nasal allergies — and an additional 26 million have asthma. These conditions take a toll on the health of a city’s population as well as its economy.…
7 States With the Most Dangerous Weather
Nearly 3,000 people have been killed in the United States in the last five years because of weather-related events and conditions. Extreme weather events, including tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and extreme temperatures can all be…
The Drunkest (and Driest) Cities in America
Alcohol poisoning and alcohol-related liver diseases are major contributors to the recently identified spike in mortality among middle aged, white Americans. Alcohol is the fourth leading cause of preventable death in the United States,…
The Top Grossing Films of All Time
To identify the top-grossing films of all time, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed gross domestic movie theater ticket sales for U.S. films from ticket tracking website Box Office Mojo. These movies are not ranked by…
America’s Most Dangerous States
Violent crime has become less common in the United States in recent years. Since 1995, the incidence of violent crime has decreased by nearly half, from 685 incidents per 100,000 Americans, to 366 incidents…
Counties Going Hungry in Every State
Food is a basic need that many people take for granted. Yet, 48 million Americans face limited access to adequate amounts of nutritious food. Many who are food insecure rely on food stamps and…