Is This the Most Obscenely Overpaid CEO in America?
Being the CEO of a S&P 500 company in America is a pretty sweet deal: The average base salary for such a position is more than $10 million a year. Add in stock options…
All Work
Hristina Byrnes
CBD With Your Burger? The FDA Says “Maybe”
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just announced plans to reconsider current regulations prohibiting the use of CBD — short for cannabidiol, a non-intoxicant component of cannabis — as a food ingredient.…
One of Florida’s Most Famous Places Is Also America’s Poorest City
There’s an old saying that “Geography is destiny.” Access to resources and other environmental factors can affect the success or failure of a community. It’s hard not to consider this idea when looking at…
This Area in America Is Richer Than Dubai
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 42 metropolitan areas around the country boast a median household income of $70,000 or more — sometimes tens of thousands more. These are America’s wealthiest municipalities, and they…
This Is the Single Most Dangerous City in America
New York City used to be a perilous place. In the 1970s and ‘80s, there were between 1,444 and 2,246 murders in the city every year, and between 2,875 and 5,706 rapes. Rates of…
Most of the People in This Country Go Hungry
“I’m starving,” people blithely say when it’s been five or six hours since their last burger or plate of pasta. For much of the world, that phrase has a much more literal meaning. According…
This Mediterranean Enclave Just Outlawed Helium Balloons
Every year on September 10, residents of Gibraltar gather in Casements Square to celebrate their national holiday. Part of the festivities used to be the simultaneous release of some 30,000 red and white helium-filled…
Scientists May Have Found a Way to Get Drunk With No Ill Effects
“Wouldn’t it be great if a night of drinking didn’t pose a risk to our health and we could wake up the next morning feeling fresh and ready to go?” That’s the question posed…
Residents of This Tiny Country Are the Richest in the World
It’s the third-smallest country in the Middle East, covering a mere 11,610 square miles — 1/185th the size of its neighbor Saudi Arabia. It ranks 54th in the world in annual overall GDP, or…
Knowing This One Word Can Save You Big Bucks at Walmart
People expect to save money when they shop at Walmart. From 1988 through 2007, in fact, the Arkansas-based maxi-chain Walmart’s slogan was “Always Low Prices.” Today, it’s “Save Money. Live Better” — still suggesting…
The 5 Cities with the Best High School Graduation Rates Are All in One State
Almost 85% of public high school students in the United States now graduate with a regular diploma within four years of starting ninth grade — a record high — according to a study by…
This Corner of Paradise Has the Highest Food Prices in America
Palm trees, beaches, balmy weather, a famously laid-back lifestyle…Hawaii is truly an American paradise. There’s a downside to living in this tropical eden, though: It’s very expensive. According to a 24/7 Wall St. study…
America’s Poorest and Richest States Are Next-Door Neighbors
The northeastern corner of the poorest state in America borders, and is partially surrounded by, the northwestern corner of the richest state. (The boundary between the two was a matter of dispute until a…
Who Knew This Was the Wealthiest State in America?
California’s San José-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara agglomeration — Silicon Valley — is the richest metropolitan area in America, with San Francisco not far behind. In all, California is home to seven of the country’s 20 most…
The 25 Worst Cities for People With Spring Allergies
The trees will soon be blossoming, spring flowers will decorate parks, and green grass will make everything look more pleasant. Most people cannot wait to see signs of spring. For the 25 million Americans…
This Is How Ireland Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
Ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day like a real Irish person would? Then start your day off by going to church. The Irish have been celebrating St. Patrick’s feast day since the ninth century.…
Daylight Saving Time? Non, Merci, Say the French
The French are apparently tired of changing their clocks twice a year. European Union regulations have long required members to observe the spring-ahead/fall-behind reset “in order to cater for the changing patterns of daylight.” The…
The Origins of Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month — a time in the United States to remember and celebrate American women’s often unnoticed and unacknowledged contributions to our country. From the Library of Congress, to museums, galleries,…
Senior-Friendly Vacation Destinations
Done with raising kids and unburdened by work, senior citizens are stepping up their travel game. The share of Baby Boomers who say they travel to relax and rejuvenate increased from 38% in 2017…
Free Sushi Dinner? All You Have to Do Is Post It on Instagram
Free food for something you already do anyway? Yes, please! Long gone are the days when you just spammed your friends’ Instagram feeds with photos of your boring juice and salad for lunch. Now…