The trend in gun sales changed last year compared to most other years in the past decade. Gun sales, using the FBI’s firearms background check as a proxy, reached 38,876,673 in 2021. This was…
Streaming services are constantly adding new gems and old favorites to their film libraries. With more streaming services now than ever before, the amount and quality of streaming content is almost overwhelming. (Speaking of…
The U.S. military is by far the best-funded fighting force in the world. The federal government spent $754.8 billion on the military in 2021, or around 11% of the total budget. While much of…
The omicron variant pushed new daily cases of COVID-19 to all-time highs in the United States and underscored the urgency of the national vaccination effort. So far, an estimated 217,955,850 Americans have been fully…
The U.S. has reported more than 79.4 million confirmed COVID-19 cases as of April 5. There have been more than 974,000 reported deaths from COVID-19-related causes — the highest death toll of any country.…
The price of residential real estate has skyrocketed in the past two years. No single reason accounts for this, but several have contributed. Some have sought to find investment properties on the water. According…
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February, companies with commercial relationships with Russia have been faced with the decision to stop doing business there, curtail operations, or continue operating in a country regarded…
Loneliness became an epidemic in America over the last two years. As we hit the second anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become more evident that millions of Americans spent…
The history of Ukraine and Russia goes back more than 1,000 years, and Russia’s invasion of its long-time neighbor on Feb. 24, 2022, is just the latest chapter in the long, tragic, and complicated…
Cigаrette sales increased during the pandemic for the first time in 20 years, according to a recent report by the Federal Trade Commission. Though the report does not specify a reason, the increase in…
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…
Ukraine is one of the largest and most populous European countries, and its traditional cuisine is incredibly varied. As the country faces the Russian invasion, we’re honoring the resiliency of the people of Ukraine…
Looking to sell your home? Better list it quick to take advantage of the nicer weather, buyers emerging from the pandemic, and before interest rates rise too much. Realtor.com says the best week to…
Virtually everyone has at least one aspect of their appearance they would like to improve upon. They want clearer skin, larger muscles, or perhaps most commonly, a thinner waist and a flatter stomach. More…
The gender wage gap is a hot topic, even as women have cracked the glass ceiling in many fields. The United States has its first woman vice president, Kamala Harris. Nancy Pelosi is Speaker…