Cities With the Cheapest Housing
Fueled in part by low interest rates and an influx of pandemic relief funds, demand for housing surged in the United States over the last two years. Inventory could not keep pace, as new…
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American Gun Sales Collapse in 47 States
The debate about gun ownership, gun sales, and gun background checks has lasted for years, and will go on for years into the future. A large portion of Americans believe that the Second Amendment…
The Most Popular Crime Shows Right Now, According to IMDb
Every once in a while, people find themselves in the mood for murder most foul – the need to dive into a good fatal mystery and possibly resolve a complicated case before the detectives…
Best Movies to Stream On Amazon Prime Right Now
Is it just us or is this August even more abysmal than most in terms of exciting new movie releases? That makes us all the more thankful for Amazon Prime’s video streaming service, which…
States Where Murders Are Up the Most in the Last Decade
Homicides were up by nearly 30% in the United States in 2020, the largest single-year increase on record. The surge in deadly violence capped a decade in which the national murder rate was already…
Where to Find the Cheapest Rent in Every State
Median rents have hit record highs across the country, thanks to inflation and pandemic-related shortages of housing and building supplies. In many parts of the country, people who choose to rent may find it…
The Most Anticipated TV Series Coming This Fall
As the pandemic has kept many people stuck at home and possibly glued to their sofas, TV shows have proven to be a wonderful escape. Critically acclaimed shows like “Succession” and “Mare of Easttown”…
States With the Deadliest Fires
Wildfires pose a rising threat to public safety in the United States. Data from the Environmental Protection Agency show that they have grown larger, more common, and more intense in recent decades. As wildfires…
Earth’s CO2 Level Rose Every Year Since Climate Change Became a National Issue
On June 3 of this year, NOAA scientists announced a weather station at Hawaii’s Mauna Loa Atmospheric Baseline Observatory had recorded carbon dioxide levels at 421 parts per million (ppm) in May. The last…
The Best Movies to Stream On Hulu Plus Right Now
Every month, Hulu adds a whole host of acclaimed films to its roster, as other offerings drop off to make way for the new additions. No matter what you’re in the mood for, however…
Most Anticipated Movies Coming Out This Fall
The world can be a fearful place, with inflation surging, recession looming, pandemic lingering, tensions in Taiwan rising, and war in Ukraine raging on. At least we have the movies to help us seek…
The Most Dangerous States to Be a Police Officer
Tasked with protecting lives and property, police officers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. Responding to emergencies, conducting traffic stops, patrolling high-crime areas, and arresting suspects are all part…
States Where Workers Are Most Likely to Burn Out
The pandemic has upended every aspect of American life, and the workplace is no exception. Since the onset of the virus, job burnout has become an issue with many workers across the country. (These…
The Best Movies to Stream on Netflix Right Now
Every month, Netflix adds a host of acclaimed movies to its roster, while retiring other movies to make space for the influx in options. No matter what you’re in the mood for, be it…
The States Where People Are Buying the Most Guns This Year
America has several distinctions with regard to the ownership and use of guns. There are almost 400 million guns in the U.S — 1.2 per person — which is by far the most among…