The number of reported homicides in the U.S. surged by a record-breaking 30% in 2020, topping 20,000 for the first time since 1995. When incidents of deadly violence jump, there is rarely only one…
In the first two months of the 2024 fiscal year, the U.S. government has already spent $87 billion on defense, more than any other budget category after Social Security. While a large portion of…
According to new data from the Census Bureau’s 2022 American Community Survey, the official U.S. poverty rate is 12.6%. While the overall rate of poverty may have stayed relatively unchanged in the past year,…
The tradition of U.S. Navy warships dates back to the early years of American independence. During the Revolutionary era, the Continental Navy deployed around 27 warships, significantly fewer than the Royal Navy, which had about…
Chewing gum was a childhood rite for most Americans. Back in elementary school, gum was tantamount to currency. A few pieces of gum could immediately turn you into one of the most powerful and…
The number of reported homicides in the U.S. surged by a record-breaking 30% in 2020, topping 20,000 for the first time since 1995. When incidents of deadly violence jump, there is rarely only one…
After military personnel complete their service — some after serving in war zones and experiencing combat — they retire to civilian life. The needs of veterans are often considerably different than their civilian cohort,…
The number of reported homicides in the U.S. surged by a record-breaking 30% in 2020, topping 20,000 for the first time since 1995. When incidents of deadly violence jump, there is rarely only one…
In the digital age, cyber crime has emerged as a top national security threat. According to the FBI, cyber actors out of China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia have targeted U.S. networks — in…
If you are a liberal, you want to live in a state that represents your values. There are states that cost somewhat more to live in than others. It can get costly in some…
Illegal immigration is a long-standing problem in the United States. Despite the efforts of multiple presidential administrations, Congress has yet to pass comprehensive immigration reform legislation. Now, after decades of inaction, the rate of…
China has the highest car production of any country in history. In 2022, China passed Germany as the world’s second-largest car exporter. In 2023, it passed Japan as the largest car exporter in the…
The number of reported homicides in the U.S. surged by a record-breaking 30% in 2020, topping 20,000 for the first time since 1995. When incidents of deadly violence jump, there is rarely only one…
The Boeing Company is largely known for its commercial jetliners that are widely used around the world, but some of its most exciting aircraft find their place in militaries around the world. Boeing’s fighter…
In much of the developed world, deadly gun violence is a rare occurrence. The United States, however, is a notable exception. According to the Small Arms Survey, an international organization based in Geneva, Switzerland,…
