This City Is America’s Murder Capital
The number of murders in America surged last year, but rates vary considerably by city. This city is America's murder capital.
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This Is American’s Fastest-Growing First Name
These names have skyrocketed in popularity in the United States over the past few years.
The Cost of March Madness to Employers: $13.8 Billion
March Madness will cost employers nearly $14 billion in lost productivity this year. It's worth it says employment firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
This Is the American State With the Weakest Unions
Using state-level data on the share of workforces that belong to a labor union, 24/7 Wall St. identified South Carolina as the state with the weakest unions.
This Is the American City Where Assaults Are Rising Fastest
In the United States, incidences of aggravated assault have increased the most in this city in Indiana.
This Is the American City With the Highest-Paying Jobs
The city with the highest paying jobs in 2019 was in Maryland and was home to large government defense contractors.
These Are the States Where Fatal Car Accidents Soared
The states where fatal car accidents surged last year despite the pandemic include South Dakota and Vermont.
America’s Busiest Air Route
Around this time last year, travel restrictions and quarantine mandates began to pop up in states across the U.S. in response to the threat from the novel coronavirus. Many people chose not to travel…
This Is the State Where People Die the Youngest
The state with the shortest life expectancy is West Virginia.
This Is the State Where Most People Benefit From $15 Minimum Wage
Mississippi is the state where raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour would benefit the most workers.
This Is the Tallest Building in the World
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the world's tallest building at a height of over 2,700 feet.
These Are the States Where a DUI Will Stay on Your Record Forever
A DUI charge can follow you for years, if not the rest of your life, in states as far-flung as Vermont, Texas and Alaska.
This Is the Hottest Place on Earth at 110 Degrees
The hottest place on Earth is Kedougou, Senegal, where it is 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
What It Really Costs to Retire in America
Not all retirement considerations are local. Some retirement rules apply to almost everyone.
This Is the Coldest Place in America Today. It’s −27 Degrees.
It is 27 degrees below zero Fahrenheit today at Mount Washington, the highest peak in the northeastern United States.