Countries Where Women Are Most and Least Equal to Men
The best region of the world to be a woman? Scandinavia. The worst? Central Africa. That’s the takeaway from a study just released by Equal Measures 2030, a U.K.-based NGO that collects data on…
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Hristina Byrnes
College Enrollment Is Sinking — Especially in These States
Overall college enrollment has been declining in America, and that trend has continued last year, according to data just released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, a nonprofit organization providing educational reporting, verification,…
These Are the World’s Biggest Producers of Waste
The world is drowning in trash, and the waste generation rates are only increasing, according to the World Bank. Due to population growth and urban areas growth, the amount of trash countries produce is…
Study: Health Care Costs Worry Americans More Than Any Other Financial Problem
As the cost of U.S. health care services and medications continue to grow at an alarming pace, Americans are now more likely to cite health care costs at their top financial problem, according to…
Will Your Favorite Vodka Sponsor Your Favorite Football Team?
The Smirnoff Saints? The Johnnie Walker Jets? Maybe not, but it’s about to become easier for all 32 NFL teams to form sponsorship alliances with wine and spirits companies, and for players to appear…
These Are the States with the Best and Worst Hospitals for Patient Safety
Most people probably prefer to avoid going to the hospital if possible. It’s a choice of last resort, when we’re too sick for the doctor’s office, or need sophisticated tests or serious surgery. If…
This Southern City Has the Most Homeless Students in America
A surprising number of the homeless in America are full-time students, mostly under the age of 18, forced to balance the difficulties of daily existence on the streets with the challenges of schoolwork and…
This City’s Unprecedented Experiment Gives Poor Residents Money to Spend However They See Fit
Recent jobs and economic reports herald good tidings, though growth across the country has been uneven. Many families and towns are still hurting, with 46 million Americans living below the poverty line. Typical U.S.…
This Pizza Company Is the Fastest-Growing Fast Food Chain in America
Everybody knows Domino’s, Pizza Hut, and Papa John’s, among other fast-food pizza outlets. But have you ever tried MOD Pizza? Maybe you have: The chain operates at least 400 units in some 28 states…
Invasive Fish Threaten the Great Lakes, and Could Devastate a Billion-Dollar Industry
For nearly 30 years, the United States has been aware of a foreign invader that now occupies nearly all tributaries in the largest drainage basin in North America, including the mighty Mississippi river that…
Best Run Airports in the World
When there is an option, some travelers might opt for a less convenient airport — such as one that is perhaps farther away — if they know they’d spend less time in the airport…
The Latest Exotic Snack Food Trends Are Sure to Surprise You
American tastes in snack flavors are getting more exotic and more specific, according to Fona International, an Illinois-based flavor company, as reported by Food Business News. Forget the clichés (we have far too many…
There Is Evidence of Water on the Moon — but It’s Not What You Think
Space might be the final frontier, but wherever humans decide to establish long-term settlements in that seemingly endless void, they’ll need local access to water. We need potable water to stay alive, of course,…
Gas Prices Highest in 8 Years, But Americans Plan to Travel More This Summer
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the American summer driving season as millions of Americans take advantage of warm weather and a three-day weekend to barbecue, bask on the beach, or just…
Cholesterol, Eggs Don’t Increase the Risk of Stroke, New Study Finds
An apple a day may or may not keep the doctor away, but what about a daily egg? Is this tasty breakfast staple a health helper or hazard? There has been conflicting advice over…
This Pleasant Pastime Helps Keep Your Brain 10 Years Younger
Clue: 1 across. These help keep you mentally sharp. Ten letters. Answer: Crosswords. Two studies just published by the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry conclude that adults aged 50 or higher who do word…
Is This the World’s Silliest (and Most Expensive) Toaster?
Toast is a big deal in America today — toast with avocado, toast with hummus, toast with burrata, toast with mashed bananas, toast with just butter and jam… Almost every kitchen in the country…
Robots May Soon Completely Master a Very Important Human Skill
Countless TV shows and movies have included a scene in which a team of firefighters, police, or soldiers on a crucial mission burst into a room and in seconds evaluate the scene and spring…
These Are the Most Used Drugs in the World — And Opioids Aren’t Even in the Top 5
About 53 million people worldwide use opioids or their natural counterparts and nearly half of them develop substance-abuse disorders leading to about 118,000 overdose deaths every year, According to the World Health Organization. More…
Does Anybody Still Want to Live in Trump Tower?
One of the most famous buildings in New York City, thanks to its namesake, and once considered among the city’s premium residential and office high-rises, Trump Tower has become what Bloomberg describes as “one…