Best Rich Countries For Working Women
Despite significant advances in gender equality, men and women are still treated differently in what is a major barrier to social justice. Globally, women continue to play a lesser role than men in leadership…
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The City Where the Highest Share of Homes Are Rented in Every State
For the first time in the nation’s history, median monthly rents in the United States crossed the $2,000 mark. According to a report from real estate listing site Redfin, the median rent on all…
The Youngest Big Cities in America
The U.S. population is older now than it has been since record keeping began. The median age in the United States is 38.2 years, up from 36.9 years a decade ago, and from less…
The American City With the Most $1 Million Homes
The real estate market in the U.S. over the last three years has been unprecedented, and there may not be another like it ever again. In late 2019, a prosperous economy and low unemployment…
The Best TV Pilots of All Time
They say you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression, and that certainly applies to television pilots. It’s hard enough for the creators of a show to convince media moguls that…
This Is the Fastest Car in the World
Americans are obsessed with fast cars. Whether they are measured by how quickly they go from zero to 60 miles per hour or their top speed, big V8, V10, and V12 engines power fast…
Countries Reporting the Most Cases of Monkeypox
Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by a zoonotic virus (meaning that it can be transmitted from animals to humans) in the genus Orthopoxvirus – the same family of viruses that causes smallpox. (It…
25 Best Wines for Any Budget at Costco
From salmon filets to value jeans to flat-screen televisions, Costco is known for its wide variety of incredible deals – and wine is no different. In fact, Costco is the largest wine retailer in…
Towns With the Oldest Residents
The U.S. population is older now than it has been since record keeping began. The median age in the United States is 38.2 years, up from 36.9 years a decade ago, and from less…
This Is the Fast Food Restaurant With the Worst Customer Service
One group of restaurants that has survived the pandemic shutdown almost entirely is America’s big fast food operations. In some cases, this may have been a result of strong balance sheets. Companies like Yum!…
The Metro With the Lowest Child Poverty Rate in Every State
More than 40 million Americans live below the poverty line, and of those facing such financial hardship, children are disproportionately affected. Nearly 12.6 million children under age 18 live in households with poverty level…
States With the Most Job Openings
The U.S. economy continues to benefit from strong job growth as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, many companies and businesses are struggling to find and hire workers, as the number of unfilled…
America’s Best Companies to Work For, According to Black Workers
As we observe Black History Month, one question of interest is what are America’s best companies for Black workers? Recent findings from Glassdoor, a workplace review site, have helped to answer that question. To…
Every State’s Top Import
To get an idea of how economically dependent the United States is on fossil fuels and motor vehicles, consider that in 16 states, including Massachusetts, Illinois, and Connecticut, crude oil or petroleum are the…
27 Black Inventors Who Made Life Easier
Percy L. Julian, an African American inventor, once said, “I have had one goal in my life, that of playing some role in making life a little easier for the persons who come after…