The Worst City to Live in Every State
Though it is home to only 4% of the world’s population, the United States accounts for over 25% of global economic activity. However, not all parts of the country benefit equally from this prosperity. …
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These Are the 24 Most Popular American-Made Guns Sold Abroad
The only country with more guns than people, the United States is the largest civilian firearm market in the world. And America’s gun industry is booming. According to a study from the University of…
These Are the States Where Anyone Can Get a Gun Today
Gun sales in the United States surged during the pandemic. Driven in part by sales to first-time gun owners, Americans bought about 20 million in both 2020 and 2021, according to a study from…
Where People from Florida are Moving to the Most
Florida has been growing rapidly for decades, surpassing New York to become the third most populous state in the country in 2014. Last year, Florida reached another historic milestone, reporting a nation-leading net population…
These States Can Take Your Gun Away
The United States is one of only a few countries in the world where citizens have a constitutional right to gun ownership. But unlike many other freedoms protected by the Bill of Rights, the…
The Richest City in Every State
Across the world, cities and major urban areas act as economic pillars. Often serving as engines of job creation and innovation – as well as magnets for investment capital – cities generate over 80%…
The Biggest Weapons Manufacturer in America
Earlier this year, the Biden Administration submitted a fiscal 2024 defense budget for congressional approval. At $842 billion, the proposal marks a $26 billion increase from the previous year’s budget, and a $100 billion…
Here’s How Much Software Developers Make in Every US State
Software development is one of the fastest growing fields in the U.S. labor market. Driven by expanding use of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, robotics, and automation applications, the number of jobs in…
Here’s How Much Teachers Make in Every US State
America’s public education system is facing a staffing crisis. According to a survey from the U.S. Department of Education, about 80% of public schools with open teaching positions reported difficulty filling vacancies with qualified…
America’s 24 Biggest Gun Makers, Ranked
America’s gun industry is booming. Domestic firearm production topped 13.8 million in 2021, a 66% increase from 8.3 million just five years earlier, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Additionally,…
Every State’s Poorest Town
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently announced that the consumer price index rose 3.7% in September 2023 from a year ago. While the latest CPI data is a marked improvement from the multi-decade…
The Most Fuel Efficient New Pickup Trucks on the Market
As part of a broader effort to address the climate crisis, the Biden administration is using tax credits and direct government investment to boost electric vehicle sales, expand EV charging infrastructure, and encourage domestic…
Highest-Paying Jobs You Can Get Without a Bachelor’s Degree
A college education has long been seen as a practical step toward financial security and upward mobility in the United States – and for good reason. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the…
Companies Selling the Most Guns in America, According to Online Gun Broker
Consumer spending has been the backbone of the U.S. economy for well over half a century. However, driven by the rise of e-commerce, the way Americans shop has changed considerably in recent years. According…
Biden’s Disapproval Rating in Every State
When Joe Biden was sworn in as president on Jan. 20, 2021, only 37% of American adults disapproved of his job performance – a low the office had not seen since the final weeks…
Where People from Texas are Moving to the Most
Between April 2020 and July 2022, Texas’ population grew by more than 884,000, the largest net increase of any state. Boasting 367 miles of open Gulf coastline, several major cities, low taxes, and generally…
The Annual Incarceration Rate of Every State
With over 2 million people in prison, the United States locks up more of its citizens than any other country in the world. Even adjusting for population, the U.S. incarceration rate of 629 per…
The 10 Countries Manufacturing America’s Favorite Foreign-Made Rifles, Ranked
Semi-automatic pistols are by far the most popular type of firearm in the United States, outselling rifles nearly every year in the last decade. Still, rifles are seeing a resurgence in popularity. According to…
America’s 10 Favorite Revolver Companies, Ranked
In recent decades, semi-automatic pistols have all but replaced revolvers in professional spheres, from law enforcement to the military. Still, notable for their reliability and simplicity, revolvers remain popular with civilians in the United…
America’s 20 Most Popular .22 Caliber Handgun Companies
Firearms chambered for .22 LR caliber ammunition are inexpensive to shoot, relatively quiet, and have little-to-no recoil. These features make .22 caliber rifles and handguns popular with beginners and more experienced shooters alike. With…