In early March of 2022, gas prices reached record highs (not adjusted for inflation), topping the July 17, 2008 record of $4.11 per gallon of regular. With inflation on the rise, this extra financial…
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted governments across Europe to ramp up defense spending. As guarantor of security for European NATO members, the United States is also seeking to boost military spending. The Biden…
Restaurant chains are forever revising their menus, adding new offerings either seasonally or for good, phasing out slow sellers (sometimes brought back after fans protest), or rolling out different new items in just a…
The rewards of economic development are many: an increase in living standards, higher literacy rates, technological advances, longer lifespans, and greater wealth, among other benefits. Historically, the fastest way to improve people’s lives is…
Universally known as the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock is one of history’s most skilled directors, known for his expert abilities in the mystery and thriller genres. Hitchcock was extremely prolific, directing more than…
States saw a bump up in tax revenues last year. According to the National Association of State Budget Officers, general fund revenues for all states totaled $988.2 billion in fiscal year 2021, a 12.8% …
The omicron variant brought new daily cases of COVID-19 to all time highs in the United States. Though omicron appears to have peaked, the virus is still spreading. Since the first known case was…
Burglary – defined as the unlawful entry of a structure, such as a home or business, to commit a theft or felony – is the most serious nonviolent offense tracked by the FBI. There…
National parks are some of the wildest, most rugged, and breathtaking places in America. It’s no wonder that the National Park Service recorded 297 million visits in 2021. But these vacation hotspots can also…
Property taxes fund schools, the police, and all the municipal services your community provides. When a pothole is filled on your street, your property taxes are paying for it. Trash pickup is paid for…
It’s easy to forget that even the world’s biggest movie stars had to start somewhere. Even A-listers like Tom Hanks and Robert De Niro began at zero, and had to work hard for years…
Thousands of industrial facilities in the United States pump toxic carcinogens into the air. While the Environmental Protection Agency dictates the amount of these chemicals that individual facilities can legally emit, they have done…
Over 147 million people in America are holding a job. While most jobs are quite conventional, some are definitely less so. Whether it is a professional smeller or a rattlesnake farmer, each state is…
California is the world’s fifth-largest producer of food and other agricultural commodities, and by far the largest in the U.S. It is also a place known for its entrepreneurial spirit and creativity. Put those…
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted economic activity worldwide, taking its toll not only on people’s personal finances but on public revenue as well. The lockdowns interfered with business activity and pushed unemployment to historical…
