The Oldest Historic Town in Every State
In a country as young as the United States, being the oldest of anything can be a source of pride. Towns that claim their origins before the American Revolution, or even earlier, proudly tout…
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How Every State Is Managing Schools During the Pandemic
As coronavirus cases continue to rise throughout the country, schools in all 50 states continue to close and reopen depending on the local outbreak. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed guidelines released by state governors and…
27 of the Most Famous Presidential Pets Since 1900s
Americans have often been fascinated with the families taking up residence at the White House. Oftentimes — at least since President Theodore Roosevelt, a famous animal lover, and with the emergence of photographs in…
What’s the Difference Between Eczema and Psoriasis?
Psoriasis and eczema are both common skin conditions. Eczema affects about 31.6 million people in the United States, while as many as 7.5 million suffer from psoriasis. Both cause red, itchy skin, and they…
50 Most Popular Restaurants That Won’t Reopen After the Pandemic
Spring is still almost two months away and the country is still in the midst of the long-predicted winter surge in COVID-19 infections. The severity of restrictions imposed on businesses — including eating places…
States Where Alzheimer’s Is Soaring
Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disorder that causes memory loss and impairs speech, behavior, and cognitive functions. The most common risk factor for the disease is age. The vast majority of Americans with…
COVID-19 Vaccination Priorities in Each State
COVID-19 vaccines have been available in the U.S. since mid-December. The vaccine rollout, which has been dubbed the biggest vaccination campaign in medical history, has been slower than expected. Distribution has faced several obstacles,…
This Is the Worst COVID-19 Hot Spot in Each State
The U.S. has reported more than 25,000,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Jan. 27, 2021. More than 410,000 Americans have died of COVID-19 — the highest death toll of any country. The virus has…
COVID-19: The Latest Travel Restrictions by State
Though COVID-19 vaccines have been available for over a month and millions of people — so far, mostly health care workers, the elderly, and teachers — have been vaccinated, the coronavirus pandemic is still…
Every State’s Favorite Show on Netflix in 2020
Streaming online content has been one of few activities that has united Americans across the country during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. With freezing temperatures in the northern part of the country and a pandemic…
Coldest Town in Every State
Temperatures dipped below 10 degrees Fahrenheit across much of the northern United States this week. Still, average temperatures between Jan. 17 and 23, 2021 were consistently higher than historical norms for that period in…
The City With the Longest Life Expectancy in Every State
Life expectancy in the U.S. was beginning to stabilize after declining for several years. An American born in 2020 had an average life expectancy of 78.6 years, slightly lower than in 2018 but an…
How Each State Is Managing Schools During the Pandemic
As coronavirus cases continue to rise across the U.S. school districts all over the country have developed plans to deal with potential outbreaks in their schools — and the measures school officials take to…
The Most Important Vaccines in History
We live in the midst of a global pandemic and with the risk of contracting the novel coronavirus. While researchers have yet to find a fully effective treatment for COVID-19 doctors can easily prescribe,…
These People Own the Most Land in America
Trailing just Russia and Canada, The United States is the third-largest country in the world by landmass, covering nearly 2.3 billion acres. The largest overall landowner in the country is the U.S. government, with…