Countries With The Oldest Leaders
In the 2020 U.S. presidential election, concerns were raised that both candidates may be too old to hold office. Both Joe Biden, 78, and Donald Trump, 75, would have been the oldest sitting president…
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Cities With the Worst Health Insurance Coverage in the Nation
Nearly half of all Americans with health insurance receive coverage through their employer. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, however, millions of Americans lost their jobs, and nearly 30% of U.S. residents lost their health…
The Sports Teams Worth the Most Money
Owning a professional sports team can be lucrative, gratifying, and expensive — which is why only the richest of the rich have enough coin to buy one. And for all the rewards of seeing…
Mistakes That Can Ruin Your July 4th Barbecue — and How to Avoid Them
Summer — and especially Fourth of July holiday weekend — is outdoor grilling season in America. On patios and balconies and lawns, in driveways, at parks and on the beach, we’re firing up our…
Top Independence Day Travel Destinations, According to AAA
The number of Americans with Fourth of July travel plans is expected to surpass 47.7 million Americans over the holiday weekend. As the pandemic has retreated well below the levels of last summer, Independence…
The Worst Cities to Drive this Holiday Weekend, According to AAA
The number of Americans with Fourth of July travel plans is expected to surpass 47.7 million Americans over the holiday weekend. It is likely that travel volumes will approach the all-time record high set…
The Most Eco-Friendly Cars on the Market
This fall, Ford will begin selling the 2022 Maverick, the first pickup truck with a gas-electric hybrid powertrain. The automaker hopes the truck will achieve an Environmental Protection Agency’s rating of 40 miles per…
COVID-19: These Are the States Fighting It Most Successfully
It has now been 28 weeks since the first shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine were sent out to states, kicking off the largest vaccination campaign in human history. As of June 30, 381,949,830 doses…
America’s Least Educated Cities
The typical American worker with a bachelor’s degree earns about $26,000 more per year than a worker with no more than a high school diploma, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Those with…
Biggest Fourth of July Blockbusters of All Time
As movie theaters across the country begin reopening, Americans can once again enjoy one of the most celebrated Fourth of July traditions — going to see a blockbuster movie. Throughout Hollywood history, some of…
Cities Where the Most People Live Below the Poverty Line
More than 60% of Americans will spend at least a year of their lives in poverty, according to a recent analysis conducted by a professor of social welfare at Washington University. Since COVID-19 reached…
This Is the City With the Most COVID-19 Cases
The U.S. reported over 41,000 new cases of coronavirus on June 29, bringing the total count to more than 33.2 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 598,000 COVID-19-related deaths —…
America’s Favorite Brands and Stores in 2021
Who says retail is dead? Although the pandemic undeniably cut into traditional store-based sales, many chains continue to thrive, propelled by the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and an opening economy. It’s not surprising that…
Fastest-Growing First Names in America
“Nomen est omen” is a famous Latin phrase meaning “the name is a sign” — that is a portent of a person’s destiny. If that’s true then you should be careful if you ever…
The Most Popular Song the Year You Were Born
To help you connect with your musical cohort, however belatedly — and also as an illustration of how much our national musical tastes have changed over the decades — 24/7 Tempo has assembled a…