States Where the Virus Is Spreading the Fastest
On Oct. 23, the United States set a single day record for the most new reported cases of COVID-19, at 77,057. The following day, it broke that record, with nearly 79,000 cases reported. This…
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Most Popular Album Every Year Since 1963
While the popularity of listening to entire albums straight through has waned in recent years, musicians continue to release music in this format. Certain artists’ albums are exceptionally popular among listeners, selling millions of…
These Celebrities Are Celebrating a Birthday Today
Today’s birthdays include one of Donald Trump’s ex-wives, the daughter of one of the most famous rock stars in history, and one of the best known British actors in the world. The list also…
15 Ways To Keep Your Kids Safe On Halloween
Halloween, like just about every holiday in 2020, is going to be nothing like people have ever experienced. Though not entirely cancelled, some cities have banned events, and health experts are encouraging parents to…
Places in Every State Where COVID 19 Is Growing the Fastest Right Now
Over 8.3 million COVID-19 infections have been reported in the United States since the pandemic first reached the country, equivalent to more than one in every 50 Americans. More than 220,000 Americans have died from…
States Where the Virus Spread Is Slowing (and Where It’s Still Getting Worse)
Public health experts anticipate that the winter months will usher in a surge of new COVID-19 cases. A meaningful spike in the infection rate may have arrived sooner than predicted, however. With the first…
These 10 Celebrities Are Celebrating a Birthday Today
Among the celebrities born today, two are among America’s most well-known movie stars. Three are rappers. One of the birthday boys and girls was born in London and another in Kingston, Jamaica The oldest…
Every State’s Teen Suicide Rate and Why It’s Increasing
Suicide has been on the rise for decades in the United States. No age group has reported a larger increase than teenagers and young adults. Suicide became the second-most common cause of death after…
America’s Highest Paid Governors
This November, in addition to the presidential election, 11 U.S. states as well as two territories will hold elections for governor. Governors are the highest-ranking public official in a state government, effectively serving as…
States Where the Most People Have Heart Disease
Though the COVID-19 pandemic has killed more than 220,000 Americans in 2020, it is not the top cause of death in the country. One in every four deaths in the United States, or 655,000…
States Where Felons Can and Can’t Vote
For the more than 100 million American citizens who cast votes in U.S. presidential elections, voting is a matter of being old enough, completing voter registration, and casting a ballot. However, while across the…
The Worst Outbreaks of All Time
The novel coronavirus was declared a pandemic less than eight months ago and already it is among the deadliest health crises in history. The respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, which causes COVID-19, was first detected…
These 10 Celebrities Are Celebrating a Birthday Today
The list of people who celebrate birthdays today is unusually diverse. One is a candidate for Vice President. Another is an aging member of the World Wrestling Federation. Yet another is among the most…
Counties in Every State Where COVID-19 Is Growing the Fastest Right Now
It has been seven months since COVID-19 was declared a national emergency in the United States, and in that time, nearly 220,000 Americans died from the novel coronavirus — by far the highest death…
10 Astonishing Facts About the Post Office
The United States Postal Service was founded in 1792 as The Post Office Department. One of the oldest parts of America’s government has been under siege recently. Years of losses have caused some politicians…