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Athletes Whose Careers Lasted Into Their 40s and Beyond

The old saying goes “life begins at 40.” For some athletes, their livelihoods didn’t stop at 40.  Drawing on statistics and data from the family of professional sports reference sources and including material from…

John Harrington · 4 years ago

The Most Racially Diverse American Suburbs

Suburbs – once considered to be far whiter than urban areas – are diversifying, according to a recent report from Brookings, a nonprofit public policy organization. Across the country, certain suburban zones surrounding major…

247patrick · 4 years ago

Cities Americans Are Flocking To

With the pandemic facilitating remote work and allowing more Americans to move to places away from their jobs, some are taking the opportunity to move to more desired areas, be it for warmer weather…

247patrick · 4 years ago

States Recovering the Fastest From High Unemployment

In May 2020, the U.S. was digging out from its COVID-19 recession, the country’s shortest economic contraction on record. Thanks to lockdown and other public health measures aimed at combating the coronavirus spread, the…

247patrick · 4 years ago

19 Newest Stadiums in America

World soccer’s governing body FIFA recently announced the 11 U.S. cities will host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – New York City, Los Angeles, Dallas, the San Francisco Bay Area, Miami, Atlanta,…

Grant Suneson · 4 years ago

Fastest Growing Industries in America

Unless you’re committed to working in a struggling or challenging industry, like journalism or acting, the best way to ensure job security outside of highly technical fields that require advanced degrees is to look…

247patrick · 4 years ago

These Are the Cities With the Most COVID-19 Cases

The U.S. reported over 665,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending June 26, bringing the total count to more than 85.6 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than…

Steven M. Peters · 4 years ago

These Are the Places Most Likely to Have Wildfires

Since January, nearly 32,000 wildfires have scorched more 3.3 million acres in the U.S., the National Interagency Fire Center estimates. Currently, 50 active fires are burning across 1.7 million acres. Sadly, the agency says…

247patrick · 4 years ago

Big US Cities Where the Most Families Need Food Stamps

Inflation has driven up the prices of nearly all goods and services, including necessary items such as groceries. The cost of a carton of eggs was 32% higher in May compared to a year…

Mike Sauter · 4 years ago

The Highest-Grossing Music Biopics of All Time

Two of the most popular forms of entertainment are music and movies and the two are combined in the music biopic.  The earliest example of the genre – sort of – is a short…

247sarah · 4 years ago

US Cities With the Lowest Child Poverty Rates

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…

Sam Stebbins · 4 years ago

The 25 Best Anti-Hero Shows of All Time

Everybody loves a hero, but we seem to have a healthy appetite for antiheroes, too. Some of the most popular TV shows ever have been about characters who weren’t just flawed but were downright…

247sarah · 4 years ago

The Most Obedient Dog Breeds

Obedience is a very desirable trait in a pet dog and an absolute necessity in a working dog. The American Kennel Club recommends that every dog owner consider some form of obedience training for…

247sarah · 4 years ago

Cities Where Used Car Prices are Rising Fastest

The American auto market is still feeling the impact of the microchip shortage. The average price of a used car has increased by 16.9% from May 2021 to May 2022. This means that the…

Grant Suneson · 4 years ago