At $38 Billion, Harvard’s Endowment Tops All Universities
A new study of the endowments of the top colleges and universities in America puts Harvard's endowment at more than $38 billion, well ahead of any other educational institution.
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Douglas A. McIntyre
States With the Most Break-Ins
There were 1.4 million burglaries in the United States in 2017, according to the latest FBI data. Burglary is the second most common crime after larceny, also known as theft. Break-ins cost Americans roughly…
January Layoffs Up 21% to 53,000
In a worrying start to the year, major companies laid off 52,988 workers in January, up 20.7% from December and up 18.7% from January a year ago. The data show a mixed trend. Long…
McDonald’s Ends the Year With 37,000 Stores: Where Are They?
Demand has allowed the world's largest fast-food company to end last year with over 37,000 locations spread across over 100 countries.
13 Cities and States Where the Post Office Has Suspended Delivery
Parts of the midwestern United States will be so cold that the U.S. Postal Service will suspend delivery today.
Global Smartphone Production Collapsing, Apple Hit Hard
After years of growth, smartphone sales have started to slow worldwide. This means production will drop sharply in the first quarter of 2019, bad news for Apple and other companies.
GM and Ford Sales Expected to Fall This Month
The U.S. car industry overall will post more sales this month than a year ago. However, the two largest American manufacturers are expected to post declines.
China Says US ‘Tarnish’ Its Companies
In reaction to tension between the United States and China on trade matters and a broad legal indictment of China tech company Huawei, the Chinese government issues a statement which said America has targeted…
Dubai Keeps Top International Airport Title
Over 89 million travelers passed through Dubai International last year. That makes it the top international airport in the world.
Doomsday Bunker House On Sale For $18 Million
If the apocalypse comes, there is a house near Las Vegas where the owners are safe. It will cost $18 million for the protection. Located at 3970 Spencer St, the house was built with…
IBM Share Price Off 20% in Past Year
IBM posted better-than-expected earnings, and the stock rallied. However, investors are not sold on the company's long-term prospects.
Many Americans Still Don’t Believe in Global Warming
It is generally accepted by scientists that the atmosphere around the world gets warmer almost every year. Some Americans, however, do not believe there is a problem.
Cell Phone Use Killed Almost 1000 Drivers
More than 800 drivers died in 2017 because of the distractions caused by the use of cell phones. And the number of people who are endangered by cell phone use has grown considerably over…
As Ford Stumbles, a Look at Sales of Its Top 10 Models
Sales of Ford's top 10 vehicles in the United States are essential to its financial future. Those sales results are mixed, looked at model by model.
Wait Times at 11 of America’s Largest Airports Top 20 Minutes as Shutdown Continues
Wait times for passengers have increased and are now over 20 minutes at some of America's largest airports.
Number of Uninsured Americans Hits 4-Year High
In the fourth quarter of last year, the number of uninsured Americans reached the highest rate since 2014, according to a new research study by Gallup.
Super Bowl Betting Expected to Hit $320 Million
Super Bowl LIII between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams is expected to drive $320 million in betting.
National Disasters Cost World $225 Billion in 2018
A new survey shows that natural disasters cost the world $225 billion last year. Most of the damage was done by weather-related catastrophes.
Average Super Bowl Ticket Price Hits $8130
The day after the two Conference Championships, the ticket markets have started to set prices for Superbowl LIII in Atlanta. The average price per ticket today to see the Rams versus the Patriots in…
Professional Gamblers Pick Tomorrow’s Oscar Nominee Favorites
Professional gamblers will bet on almost anything, from Presidential races to obscure sports. Just ahead of the Academy Award nominee announcement tomorrow, oddsmakers have taken wagers on every single category. Global beating odds are…